Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Addison Group · Rockville, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteAdministrative$33.5–$38/hrFull-time
About the role
Addison Group is partnering with a growing law firm in the Rockville area to hire an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys in a commercial litigation practice.
- Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documents.
- Prepare pleadings and other legal documents for filing.
- Avoid state and federal court e-filings.
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files.
- Prepare exhibits, trial binders, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Cope with client communications and respond professionally to inquiries.
- Conduct conflict checks and assist with new matter setup.
- Handle confidential administrative projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 7+ years of legal assistant experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys.
- Previous law firm experience required.
- Experience with state and federal e-filing.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and calendar management.
- Experience coordinating travel and complex scheduling.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail.
- Executive support experience is a plus.
- No degree required.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of legal assistant experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys.
- Previous law firm experience required.
- Experience with state and federal e-filing.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and calendar management.
- Experience coordinating travel and complex scheduling.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail.
- Executive support experience is a plus.
- No degree required.
Benefits
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Pay
$33.50-$38 / Per Hour
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 100% Onsite
Additional Details
- Direct Hire opportunity
- Immediate opening
- Full-time, fully onsite position
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime as needed
- Interview process includes an initial phone interview followed by an onsite interview
- Fast-paced environment supporting multiple attorneys
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Perks: Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected legal organization
- Collaborative team environment
- Exposure to complex commercial litigation matters
- Opportunity to support senior legal professionals
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth potential
Additional Information
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.