Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal - Family Law- 3618746

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Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal - Family Law

Location: Baltimore, MD 21202

Salary/Payrate: $60-80K Depending on Experience and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (In Office 3 days per week, Remote 2 days per week; Summer – 3 remote and 2 in office)

Schedule: Non-Exempt at 40 hours per week

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired







Firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal with at least five years of progressive legal support experience in family law. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage sensitive client matters with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.




The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the practice group throughout all stages of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, and post-judgment proceedings.










Key Responsibilities:

Draft, proofread for formatting and grammatical corrections, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, reports, and case summariesManage Maryland and federal court filings, including e-filing, e-service, calendaring, and compliance with court deadlines and proceduresCoordinate discovery, subpoenas, service of process, trial preparation, exhibit binders, and hearing materialsMaintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure confidentiality of sensitive informationEffectively communicate with clients, attorneys, staff, court personnel, and vendors regarding case status, scheduling, and document collectionAssist with managing attorney calendars, incoming communications, billing support, time entry, and other administrative and case management tasks as assigned








Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in a legal administrative assistant and/or paralegal role; family law experience requiredStrong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and Maryland state court filing requirementsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work independently in a high-volume practiceProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal billing softwareExcellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skillsHigh level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters