Legal Assistant

Want to use your legal experience in a law firm where you get to work with smart, friendly people? You’ll be on a first‑name basis with our lawyers and staff if you take advantage of this great opportunity as a Legal Assistant at Lerch, Early & Brewer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional environment while supporting well‑established practice. Essential Responsibilities Supporting one Family Law partner, two Real Estate partners, and one Community Associations associate attorney. Preparing documents, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations in support of the litigation process from pre‑trial through post‑trial agreements. Preparing skeleton settlement and litigation documents. Electronic filing of timely motions with the court and mailing copies to parties/counsel. Organizing and maintaining digital files via iManage. Scheduling meetings, obtaining and providing discovery; coordinating process servers, subpoenas, mediations, and collaborative law meetings. Calendaring hearings and key litigation dates according to scheduling orders. Processing intake of new clients. Assisting attorneys to prepare invoices, assign or correct time entries, proofread, and create cover letters. Providing marketing support and attorney reimbursement of client and marketing expenses. Providing support for special projects as assigned. Desired Skills & Experience Minimum of 3 years of family law experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment; real estate experience is preferred. Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Knowledge of court filings and the ability to eFile in Maryland (MDEC) and/or DC (CaseFileXpress). Strong organizational skills to manage workload and prioritize multiple projects to meet all deadlines. Ability to identify priorities, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and remain calm in deadline‑driven and high‑pressure situations. Professional and effective written and oral communication skills with excellent grammar, punctuation, tone, and spelling. High productivity with minimal instruction and supervision. Benefits Starting salary of $78,000 per year, based on experience, with potential for bonuses. Health and dental insurance. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 401(k) plan. Convenient location near the Bethesda Metro. Equal Opportunity Employer Lerch, Early & Brewer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr