Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Domestic/Family/Civil Litigation
Job Responsibilities:
- Billing at least 23 hours per week, equating to approximately 1200 hours annually.
- Assisting attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents and preparing for court appearances.
- Engaging in client interactions to include case updates and billing management.
- Investigating facts to facilitate the negotiation of legal disputes.
- Participating in the law firm's Perfect Client Lifecycle development program.
- Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances for the attorney team.
- Navigating the discovery process, including drafting, responding, organizing, and administering.
- Regular communication with clients regarding updates to their case.
- Handling all duties and aspects relating to discovery in domestic relations litigation, ensuring full compliance with scheduling orders.
Education and Experience Information:
- Prior experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous exposure to family or criminal law is preferred but not required.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver an accurate work product despite outside distractions.
- Organized and reliable, capable of effectively managing time and multitasking competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
- Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a lifelong career in the legal profession.
- Experience with Family Law is considered a plus.
Salary Information:
- The base salary range for this role is between $55,000 and $72,000 annually, commensurate with ability.
- Potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance and contributions to the firm.
- Periodic compensation reviews and subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met.
- Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility.
Benefits and Additional Information:
- Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, including an HSA option.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees.
- 401K retirement plan with employer match (%) and profit-sharing plan.
- PTO and sick time.
- Education and training curriculum that exceeds industry standards.
- Dedicated attorney assignment to help build a meaningful, long-term working relationship.
- Break room snacks and employer-sponsored happy hours/fun events.
- Paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid time off.
EEOP Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required in this position.
Why Work Here?
The law firm is a top legal firm focused on domestic and criminal law. It is Maryland’s largest family law practice and a recognized leader in criminal, civil, and domestic litigation. This is more than a job—it’s an unparalleled opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a nationally recognized firm. The law firm was founded in 1992 by attorney Jim Crawford and has established an extraordinary record of success in handling family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation issues.
