Legal Administrative Assistant Job at The Murphy Law Firm in Upper Marlboro

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.Compensation:

$41,600

Responsibilities:

• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails, phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, Binder prep, picking up the mail, preparing welcome boxes, keeping attorney's abreast of their scheduled court appearances as far as ensuring zoom links are calendared if appearances are on zoom, open and close files, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficientlyOpen and close client files
• Filing for case files
• Help with the mail
• Filing legal documents with the Courts
• Send welcome packets to new clients when asked
• Update client information in our case management system
• Send appropriate cards/gifts to current clients; and
• Other tasks as assigned
• This position is a mix of working in the office and running errands, and we anticipate that this position will begin at approximately 35-40 hours/week and has the potential to become full-time.
• We are a small but fully staffed law firm with three Attorneys, a case manager, three paralegals, a client impression expert, two directors of client engagement, and a billing specialist. As the Legal Office Assistant, you are here to be the go-to person for office assistance.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times

• Must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George’s County, Maryland
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be patient
• Must be punctual
• Must be a notary
• Must not get flustered when the day does not go the way you were expecting
• Must be willing to learn software applications
• Must be familiar with mail practices
• Must be willing to drop everything and file documents with the Courts
• Must be willing to drop everything and run unexpected errands
• Must be willing to act as the backup to our Legal Intake Specialist, when necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• Must have valid automobile insurance that includes medical coverage for yourself and others involved in a vehicle accident while you are working
• Must be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products

Preferences

• Family law experience is highly desired

We want to see you set goals and look forward to seeing you eclipse them. We want to assist and encourage you to excel in both your professional and personal targeted life dreams. Come join us!

About Company

At The Murphy Law Firm, we’re experiencing rapid growth and have earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered legal services.

We are a diverse and innovative team, driven by our core values of Passionate, Personable, and Persistent.

Joining us means being part of a firm that values creativity, commitment, and a genuine dedication to client success.

If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, The Murphy Law Firm may be the perfect place for you.

Join our TEAM as we help shepherd families through messy divorces and custody battles to a brighter future!

Learn more about The Murphy Law Firm and our Managing Attorney, Angel Murphy, to see if this is the right place for your next career move. Join us in delivering compassionate, determined legal services to clients in the DMV area!