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Location

Rockville, MD | United States

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Job description

Are you prepared to start an amazing journey with a distinguished law firm recognized in the Inc. 5000 list? We are searching for a dynamic Legal Assistant ready to hit the ground running, bringing unwavering dedication to our team and clients each day. To excel in this position, you should have a mix of empathy, determination to meet goals, skill in nurturing client relationships, and ease in managing large amounts of data. You would be an excellent fit if you:

• Possess a strong drive to achieve billable targets and can efficiently manage your time
• Thrive in fast-paced environments that provide diversity and challenges
• Display a team-oriented attitude, always willing to assist wherever needed
• Follow established policies and procedures to ensure excellent representation for every client
• Enjoy working with spreadsheets
• Show flexibility in adapting to new software and technologies

While we highly appreciate skills and experience, we prioritize qualities such as integrity, intelligence, and character. Compensation is based on your expertise and proficiency level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance contributions, employer-matched 401(k), employer-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability coverage, complimentary parking, and generous paid time off. Responsibilities:

• Catalog and organize case information, assisting in metadata management
• Draft correspondence to clients as needed
• Schedule client meetings, mediations, and phone appointments for attorneys
• Maintain attorney calendars efficiently
• Submit pleadings and other court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for mediations, depositions, or trials
• Operate within a team environment, actively collaborating with colleagues

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, you must possess the following skills:

• Ability to manage time effectively and ensure deadlines and KPIs are met or exceeded
• 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 work in a team with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Attorneys

About Company: Z Family Law, LLC, is a boutique family law firm in Rockville, Maryland that exists to empower and assist our clients to achieve the best possible version of their next chapter, whether this is through obtaining a divorce, modifying a child custody agreement, drafting a prenuptial agreement, assisting in a domestic violence incident, or modifying child support. Z Family Law, LLC continues to strive to maintain a workplace that is free from recognized hazards and to promote the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and those who visit our offices. As part of this effort, Z Family Law has implemented certain safety protocols utilizing CDC, OSHA, the local government, and other available guidance. All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to legal exemptions.

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