LAA / Paralegal

Gordon Feinblatt is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal with at least five years of progressive legal support experience, preferably in family law. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage sensitive client matters with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the practice group throughout all stages of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, and post-judgment proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:
Draft, proofread for formatting and grammatical corrections, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, reports, and case summaries.
Manage Maryland and federal court filings, including e-filing, e-service, calendaring, and compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
Coordinate discovery, subpoenas, service of process, trial preparation, exhibit binders, and hearing materials.
Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
Effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, staff, court personnel, and vendors regarding case status, scheduling, and document collection.
Assist with managing attorney calendars, incoming communications, billing support, time entry, and other administrative and case management tasks as assigned.

Minimum five years of experience in a legal administrative assistant and/or paralegal role; family law experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and Maryland state court filing requirements.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work independently in a high-volume practice.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal billing software.

Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Why Join Gordon Feinblatt?

Gordon Feinblatt is committed to the development, mentoring, and advancement of legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our culture provides an inclusive and flexible work atmosphere that provides us the ability to deliver the service and support that our clients, attorneys, and personnel deserve.

Compensation Package: We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package including but not limited to: Annual Paid Leave Time; Firm Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday; Paid Parental Leave; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan; Voluntary Worksite Benefits; Short & Long Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance (Firm Paid and Voluntary for Employee and Dependents); Performance Evaluation Program with eligibility for an annual base salary increase and bonus. Pre-Tax Parking Program; Affinity Groups; Paid Volunteer Activities; Fitness Center Discounts; Bar Association Dues; Mobile Device Discount Program; Notary Fees; and a Mentorship and Buddy Program. Additional benefits information can be found here.

Professional Growth: Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive legal environment.

Work/Life Harmony: We embrace flexibility by empowering our teams to achieve work-life balance while optimizing productivity.

Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility: We are committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact through our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation details: 50000-80000 Yearly Salary

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