Legal Assistant Family Law Litigation

At Z Family Law, we're on a mission to guide families through life's most significant transitions with clarity and hope. As a Legal Assistant in our dynamic family law litigation team, you'll be at the heart of a client-centered approach. Here, your work will not just be a job; it will be a chance to contribute to meaningful change, both for clients and within our community. You'll be part of a supportive, feedback-driven environment that values your growth and excellence, offering clear opportunities to advance your career while making a tangible impact. We believe in rewarding hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and flexible PTO. Our compensation model combines a competitive base salary with the potential for performance-based pay, directly linked to your success. At Z Family Law, we value collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of accountability. Join us and thrive in a place where your contributions are recognized, your ideas are valued, and your professional journey is supported every step of the way. Responsibilities: To excel in this position, you should have a mix of empathy, determination to meet goals, skill in nurturing client relationships, and ease in managing large amounts of data. You would be an excellent fit if you: • Possess a strong drive to achieve billable targets and can efficiently manage your time • Thrive in fast-paced environments that provide diversity and challenges • Display a team-oriented attitude, always willing to assist wherever needed • Follow established policies and procedures to ensure excellent representation for every client • Enjoy working with spreadsheets and digging through bank statements • Show flexibility in adapting to new software and technologies While we highly appreciate skills and experience, we prioritize qualities such as integrity, intelligence, and character. As a legal assistant, you will: • Assist with producing discovery and cataloging discovery responses • Promptly contact assigned clients with developments on their cases • Draft correspondence to clients as needed • Submit pleadings and other court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare for mediations, depositions, or trials • Operate within a team environment, actively collaborating with colleagues Qualifications: A Legal Assistant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; be friendly, empathetic, and organized; and be proficient with Microsoft Office 360 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Additionally, you must possess the following skills: • Ability to manage time effectively and ensure deadlines and KPIs are met or exceeded • Strong organizational and communication skills--both oral and written • People Skills/Customer Service—A Legal Assistant should have excellent people skills with the confidence to approach clients with empathy • Proficiency in multitasking and adherence to processes • Ability to work in a team with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Attorneys • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 yearly DOE

• To excel in this position, you should have a mix of empathy, determination to meet goals, skill in nurturing client relationships, and ease in managing large amounts of data. You would be an excellent fit if you: • Possess a strong drive to achieve billable targets and can efficiently manage your time • Thrive in fast-paced environments that provide diversity and challenges • Display a team-oriented attitude, always willing to assist wherever needed • Follow established policies and procedures to ensure excellent representation for every client • Enjoy working with spreadsheets and digging through bank statements • Show flexibility in adapting to new software and technologiesWhile we highly appreciate skills and experience, we prioritize qualities such as integrity, intelligence, and character.As a legal assistant, you will: • Assist with producing discovery and cataloging discovery responses • Promptly contact assigned clients with developments on their cases • Draft correspondence to clients as needed • Submit pleadings and other court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare for mediations, depositions, or trials • Operate within a team environment, actively collaborating with colleagues

Compensation:
$50,000-$65,000 per year