Family Law Legal Assistant

Company OverviewPrice Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, & South Carolina. Price Benowitz's areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, and trusts and estates. Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Motivated professionals with a positive attitude are invited to apply!Job SummaryPrice Benowitz, LLP is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join their growing Family Law team in Rockville, MD. The position serves as an administrative and legal support to the firm’s Family law practice. The legal assistant will be working closely with the supervising attorney. This position is responsible for direct contact and communication with clients, preparing legal documents and pleadings for court, organizing client portfolios, analyzing production and discovery documents and financial data. The legal assistant will provide essential secretarial tasks including document preparation, dictation, filing, proofreading correspondence and various other secretarial tasks.Candidates must have a strong foundation of family law experience. The ideal candidate also possesses great interpersonal skills, strong multi-tasking skills together with a proactive approach and sympathetic attitude in dealing with confidential matters. The position is based is in-office, Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM.Responsibilities and DutiesObtains legal documentsLocates absent partiesPerforms administrative and client service functionsConducts basic researchAssists with the drafting and completion of necessary documentationAssists with the filing of legal documentsAssists with the management of databases and filesPerforms client relation responsibilities as assignedAssists with other essential functions, as assignedQualifications and SkillsBachelor’s degree preferredPrior legal assistant experience is required.Prior Family law experience is preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skillsMust be detail orientedGood organizational, time management, customer service skills.Ability to work well independentlyWillingness to learnAbility to multitask in a fast paced environmentMust be able to pass a background checkAdditional InformationAt Price Benowitz LLP we offer a comprehensive healthcare benefits package in compliance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. Our benefits include employer-supported medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support, as well as disability and life insurance for income protection.**No agency submissions, please.**