Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Offit Kurman, a growing Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a confident, highly organized, and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Bankruptcy practice. This role supports a team of bankruptcy attorneys in Bethesda, but can be based out of any of our Maryland office (Bethesda, Timonium, Columbia, or Fredrick.) The role requires litigation experience, while bankruptcy experience is solely a preference (including Chapters 7, 11, and Subchapter V Chapter 11.) Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread bankruptcy legal documents, including petitions, schedules, motions, and correspondence
• Manage electronic filings (CM/ECF) and ensure compliance with court requirements
• Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical), pleadings, and case materials
• Track deadlines and proactively manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and court appearances
• Coordinate hearings, meetings, and conference calls
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, trustees, and creditors
• Support new client/matter intake, including conflict checks and file opening
• Assist with case management, including document organization and trial preparation support
• Process expense reports and other administrative/financial documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to firm policies

Qualifications

• Direct law firm experience - litigation experience required, bankruptcy experience preferred but not required (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V Chapter 11 is a plus)
• Minimum 5+ years of legal administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Confident, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of deadlines
• Strong experience with CM/ECF e-filing
• Excellent document production skills (formatting, proofreading, transcription, and editing)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems, and time entry software

Apply now for consideration. Compensation commensurate with experience.