Full-time

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Z Family Law is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their team. This individual must be compassionate, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. They should also possess excellent people skills and customer service abilities, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage their time effectively.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary of $40,000 - $65,000 DOE, as well as a generous benefits package that includes contribution to health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, and paid time off.

Responsibilities of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal at Z Family Law include:

Cataloging and organizing information for cases, including assisting with managing metadata
Drafting correspondence to clients as needed
Organizing client meetings, mediations, and phone appointments for attorneys
Assisting with managing attorney calendars
Filing pleadings and other Court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia
Collaborating with attorneys to serve our clients, whether this is preparing for mediation or preparing a trial
Working on cases within a team environment where collaborating with colleagues is the expectation, not the exception

Qualifications

A Legal Assistant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; be friendly, empathetic, and organized; and be proficient with Microsoft Office 360 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Additionally, they must possess the following skills:

Ability to multitask
Excellent oral and written communication skills
People Skills/Customer Service
Excellent Organizational Skills
Ability to mange time effectively and ensure deadlines are met
Ability to work in a team with other Legal Assistants and Attorneys

A Paralegal must have a certificate from an accredited paralegal program along with experience in the areas of legal research and drafting.

Z Family Law is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their team. This individual must be compassionate, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. They should also possess excellent people skills and customer service abilities, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage their time effectively.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary of $40,000 - $65,000 DOE, as well as a generous benefits package that includes contribution to health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, and paid time off.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Z Family Law

Responsibilities

• Catalog and organize information for cases including assisting with managing metadata


• Draft correspondence to clients as needed


• Organize client meetings, mediations, and phone appointments for attorneys


• Assist with managing attorney calendars


• Filing pleadings and other Court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia


• Collaborate with attorneys to serve our clients whether this is preparing for mediation or preparing a trial


• Work on cases within a team environment where collaborating with colleagues is the expectation, not the exception

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; be friendly, empathetic, and organized; and be proficient with Microsoft Office 360 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Additionally, you must possess the following skills:
  
  
  
  • Ability to multitask
  
  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  
  • People Skills/Customer Service—A Legal Assistant should have excellent people skills with the confidence to address initial client complaints and soothe angry clients
  
  
  • Excellent Organizational Skills
  
  
  • Ability to mange time effectively and ensure deadlines are met
  
  
  • Ability to work in a team with other Legal Assistants and Attorneys
  
  
  
  


• Paralegal: A certificate from an accredited paralegal program along with experience in the areas of legal research and drafting.

Compensation

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary of $40,000 - $65,000 DOE, as well as a generous benefits package that includes contribution to health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, and paid time off.

Why Join Z Family Law?

At Z Family Law, we strive to provide excellent representation and client care. We are looking for an individual who can hit the ground running and provide compassionate client care and outstanding attorney support. We value skills and experience, however, your character, intelligence, and integrity are all extremely important considerations.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to join our team, please apply today.

responsibilities

catalog and organize information for cases including assisting with managing metadata
draft correspondence to clients as needed
organize client meetings, mediations, and phone appointments for attorneys
assist with managing attorney calendars
filing pleadings and other court documents in maryland and the district of columbia
collaborate with attorneys to serve our clients whether this is preparing for mediation or preparing a trial
work on cases within a team environment where collaborating with colleagues is the expectation, not the exception

qualifications

a legal assistant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; be friendly, empathetic, and organized; and be proficient with microsoft office 360 and adobe acrobat pro

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