Legal Assistant

Want to use your legal experience in a law firm where you get to work with smart, friendly people? You’ll be on a first-name basis with our lawyers and staff if you take advantage of this great opportunity as a Legal Assistant at Lerch, Early & Brewer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional environment while supporting well-established practice. Essential Responsibilities: You will support one Family Law partner, two Real Estate partners, and one Community Associations associate attorney. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing documents, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations in support of the litigation process from pre-trial through post-trial agreements; Preparing skeleton settlement and litigation documents; Electronic filing of timely motions with the court and mailing copies to parties/counsel; Organizing and maintaining digital files via iManage; Scheduling meetings, obtaining and providing discovery; coordinating process servers, subpoenas, mediations, and collaborative law meetings; Calendaring hearings and key litigation dates according to scheduling orders; Processing intake of new clients; Assisting attorneys to prepare invoices, assign or correct time entries, proofread, and create cover letters; Providing marketing support and attorney reimbursement of client and marketing expenses; and Providing support for special projects as assigned. Desired Skills & Experience: Successful candidates will have the following experience and abilities: Minimum of 3 years of family law experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment. Real estate experience is preferred; Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook); Knowledge of court filings and the ability to eFile in Maryland (MDEC) and/or DC (CaseFileXpress); Strong organizational skills to manage workload and prioritize multiple projects to meet all deadlines; Ability to identify priorities, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations; Professional and effective written and oral communication skills with excellent grammar, punctuation, tone, and spelling; and High productivity with minimal instruction and supervision. Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $78,000 per year (based on experience), with potential for bonuses. Lerch, Early & Brewer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health and dental insurance Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave 401(k) plan Convenient location near the Bethesda Metro Lerch, Early & Brewer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and updated resume to recruitment@lerchearly.com. Help Us Learn About You: Please indicate in your cover letter that you are applying for the Legal Assistant position and share what interests you about the role and working at Lerch, Early & Brewer. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about what distinguishes you as a candidate.