Legal Assistant - Family Law Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

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.

$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.

Please note: This role requires prior legal experience, as it involves working directly with court filings, discovery, and active litigation matters.

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

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 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Prior experience working in a legal setting is required. Candidates without legal experience will not be considered at this time. 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

At Z Family Law, we believe every ending is the start of a new beginning. Our award-winning, fast-growing firm helps families navigate life’s biggest transitions with clarity, dignity, and hope. We’re a feedback-driven, systems-oriented team that blends high-touch client service with modern technology and a culture of innovation. Collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in excellence, we’re building a place where great lawyers can thrive and be rewarded for their impact.

Here, hard work and excellence never go unnoticed. You’ll enjoy a clear financial path where you earn more by delivering more, a supportive team built on accountability and respect, and a comprehensive benefits package — including health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible PTO. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based pay tied directly to your billings, collections, and measurable success.