Legal Administrative Assistant
We are Hostetter Strent LLC
This is an opportunity to join a team of seasoned professionals at Hostetter Strent LLC, a Bethesda, Maryland based law firm specializing in family law. We are committed to providing clients with dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality service.
Job Summary
Hostetter Strent LLC is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant who will assist two firm partners by providing administrative and support services; assisting with day-to-day office operations; and supporting litigation activity.
Essential Functions
- Maintains attorney calendars, schedules consultations, meetings, events, conferences, and trainings.
- Assists attorneys with litigation process including pleading review, filing, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Maintains and manages correspondence, pleadings, court logs, files etc.
- Drafts, proofs, and edits correspondence, agreements, and other work product.
- Answers phones and responds to general inquiries, including new client intake.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
Education & Experience
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred.
- Paralegal certificate desirable.
Requirements
- COVID vaccination
- Criminal background check
What are we looking for?
- High level personal and professional integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
- Independent critical thinking
- Resourcefulness
What is in it for you?
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Wonderful diverse team of seasoned professionals
- Paid time off (22 days per year)
- Firm paid holiday leave
- Monthly health stipend ($291/per month)
- Monthly paid parking or metro fees
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching (after 6 months of employment)
How to apply to receive consideration:
You MUST provide the following information as listed below:
Resume or curriculum vitaeCover letter with minimum salary requirementsHostetter Strent LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strengthening of a diverse workforce
