Legal Staff Paralegal in Upper Marlboro, MD

Law Firm

Upper Marlboro, MD

Legal Staff Paralegal in Upper Marlboro, MD

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

H1: Legal Assistant Position at The Murphy Law Firm in Upper Marlboro, MD
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Legal Industry

Law Firm Seeks Efficient and Organized Legal Assistant in Upper Marlboro, MD

Responsibilities:
- Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails, phone calls, and communicating with opposing attorney offices
- Assist with the preparation of legal documents and filing for case files
- Open and close client files and update client information in case management system
- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
- Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
- Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications:
- Must be a resident of Upper Marlboro, MD
- Detail-oriented, patient, and punctual
- Familiar with legal software and Microsoft Office products
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment
- Ability to type 50 words per minute or faster

Compensation:
$41,600 per year

About The Murphy Law Firm:
- Rapidly growing firm with a strong reputation for exceptional legal services
- Diverse and innovative team driven by core values of Passionate, Personable, and Persistent
- Commitment to creativity, dedication, and client success

The Murphy Law Firm in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking an efficient and organized Legal Assistant to join our team and assist our attorneys and paralegals in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. If you have experience in a law firm environment and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to hear from you. This position offers a mix of office work and running errands, and has the potential to become full-time.

As the Legal Assistant, you will handle office correspondence and administrative tasks, assist with the preparation of legal documents, and manage client files and information in our case management system. You will also be responsible for making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating with outside vendors for events. Additionally, you may be asked to complete legal research under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals.

To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George's County, Maryland and have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. You should also be detail-oriented, patient, and punctual, and have experience with legal software and Microsoft Office products. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment is preferred, and you must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of $41,600 per year and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team. At The Murphy Law Firm, we value creativity, commitment, and a genuine dedication to client success. If you share these values and are looking to make an impact in the legal industry, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Join our team at The Murphy Law Firm and help us deliver compassionate, determined legal services to clients in the DMV area. We are committed to helping families navigate through difficult situations and achieve a brighter future. Learn more about our Managing Attorney, Angel Murphy, and our firm's values to see if this is the right place for your next career move. We look forward to hearing from you!