• Litigation Assistant - Family Law Practice Group

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. (JGL), an AV-rated law firm with offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, MD, seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced litigation assistant to support trial lawyers in its Rockville location. Applicant must have 3+ years of litigation experience in the family law practice area, excellent technical ability, and good people skills. Required management skills are:

  • Document Management
  • Task Management
  • Fact Management
  • People Management

Applicant must also possess:

  • A positive and friendly attitude
  • The ability to work independently, multi-task, and operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong experience in legal research, including Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
  • Ability to prepare and draft motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with strict attention to detail, and organization, and have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
  • Knowledgeable of Maryland Rules of Procedure.
  • Knowledgeable of e-filing, calendaring, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

JGL offers a friendly, business casual atmosphere, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits (e.g., fitness reimbursement, new child care leave, free parking, etc.). If you are a responsible individual and meet all of the above requirements, please e-mail your cover letter and resume.

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

Competitive

Experience

  • 3+ (Required)
  • The ability to work independently, multi-task, and operate efficiently in an environment one where things happen very quickly and activity is continuous throughout the day.
  • Strong experience in legal research, including Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
  • Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with strict attention to detail, and organization, and have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
  • Knowledgeable with Maryland Rules of Procedure – Title 9.
  • Knowledgeable with e-filing, calendaring, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Relevant work

Litigation Assistant, preferably in Family Law (Required)

Education

Assistant Certificate or Degree (preferred)

Location

Rockville, MD

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • New Childcare
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Onsite Parking

This Company Describes Its Culture as

  • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

Schedule

Monday to Friday – In-office

Please include a resume and cover letter: Sandra Harris (email: sharris@jgllaw.com).

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