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Job Description
Are you passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of the legal system? Do you dream of going to work every day knowing that you're making a significant impact in someone s life by providing essential support in a legal setting? Are you eager to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals where your role as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal is critical to managing and driving cases forward? If you re ready to step into a role that combines administrative expertise, legal knowledge, and a compassionate approach, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to strengthen our legal team. Our clients are experiencing emotionally difficult periods, and our mission is to improve their lives. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will interact with and build relationships with our clients, support our attorneys with legal research, draft memos, pleadings, motions, and orders, and prepare for hearings and trials. This role involves both administrative duties, such as drafting, case management, and scheduling, and interpersonal duties to assist the firm in delivering high-quality service to our clients.
Company Description
Fait & DiLima, LLP is a law firm located in Rockville, MD, specializing in family law matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team of compassionate and skilled attorneys provides exceptional representation to individuals facing family law disputes. We prioritize understanding the personal and sensitive nature of these matters, while advocating for our clients and achieving favorable legal outcomes. We serve a majority of our clients in Montgomery and Frederick Counties and in a few other counties that are sprinkled in for fun.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents using our templates and create initial drafts.
- Manage and update case management systems, maintain calendars, and organize documentation.
- Interact with clients, courts, and administrative agencies, serving as a primary point of contact.
- Prepare legal correspondence, finalize documents, and ensure materials are ready for meetings and court appearances.
- Perform time and billing entries, manage new and existing client files, and assist with trial preparations.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in family law, with a strong ability to handle complex cases.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and maintain strict deadlines.
- High empathy and understanding, providing support and reassurance to clients in distress.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a growth mindset and solution-oriented approach.
- Experience in supporting attorneys during trial preparation, including managing discovery shells, redacting documents, cleaning up case files, and assisting with trial binders.
- A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of the role.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently and adapting to the dynamic needs of a legal practice.
- Good sense of humor and love for animals are a plus.
If you're a motivated individual who thrives in a supportive, client-centered environment and is ready to contribute to our team's success, we would love to hear from you.
In addition to your base salary, we offer the following benefits:
- Bonus
- PTO
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- LTD & Life Insurance