The Murphy Law Firm
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD | United States
Job description
We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist our clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: • Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events • Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department • Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals 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. • Serve as the backup for answering incoming phone calls • Take messages and pass them along to the appropriate parties • Daily voicemail maintenance • Open 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. Qualifications: • Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster • Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary We are a FUN TEAM that respects one another, and also wants to do something meaningful and important. We are professional and serious when the situation warrants it. • Must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George’s County, Maryland • Must have legal office experience • Must have a pleasant phone voice • Must be detail-oriented • Must be patient • Must be punctual • 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; and • 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: The Murphy Law firm was acclaimed #15 out of 500 of the fastest-growing law firms in the country with 538% growth in 2022! The Murphy Law Firm primarily handles family and estate planning matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Our company's Motto is Passionate, Personable, and Persistent, we pride ourselves in being JUST THAT! Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel and her Team take a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel and her Team enjoy helping clients face and overcome their legal challenges. We identify with our clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome!
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