Legal Assistant

Essential Responsibilities Support one Family Law partner, two Real Estate partners, and one Community Associations associate attorney. Prepare documents, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations in support of litigation from pre-trial through post-trial agreements. Prepare skeleton settlement and litigation documents. Electronically file timely motions with the court and mail copies to parties/counsel. Organize and maintain digital files via iManage. Schedule meetings, obtain and provide discovery; coordinate process servers, subpoenas, mediations, and collaborative law meetings. Calendaring hearings and key litigation dates according to scheduling orders. Process intake of new clients. Assist attorneys in preparing invoices, assigning or correcting time entries, proofreading, and creating cover letters. Provide marketing support and handle attorney reimbursement of client and marketing expenses. Provide 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 preferred. Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of court filings and ability to eFile in Maryland (MDEC) and/or DC (CaseFileXpress). Strong organizational skills to manage workload and prioritize multiple projects to meet 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 The starting salary for this position is $78,000 per year (based on experience), with potential for bonuses. Lerch, Early & Brewer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health and dental insurance Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave 401(k) plan Convenient location near the Bethesda Metro 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