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Legal Assistant

Chesapeake Search Partners

CSP has partnered with a growing law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Founding Partner and a Trusts & Estates practice group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys interacting with clients and serving as a trusted partner in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a 100% remote opportunity; however, candidates must reside in the Baltimore/DC metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative support to a Founding Partner and practice group
  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, meetings, and competing priorities
  • Arrange travel and related logistics
  • Prepare correspondence, presentations, and professional documents
  • Track deadlines, follow-up items, and special projects
  • Coordinate client intake and communications
  • Prepare, proofread, and organize legal documents
  • Maintain electronic and physical files
  • Coordinate document execution and signature processes
  • Open new matters and provide administrative support
  • Assist with billing and time entry follow-up
  • Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and staff
  • Support practice group meetings, client events, and administrative projects

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of legal assistant or senior administrative experience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Professional, client-focused demeanor

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior law firm experience
  • Experience supporting partners, executives, or business owners
  • Familiarity with legal document management systems
  • Experience with billing, timekeeping, or practice management software
  • Experience working in a small or growing professional services environment
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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