Executive Legal Assistant

JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of Maryland with additional offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms.

We are in the business of perfecting the art of practicing law. Our unique approach to litigation, client relationships, and business management is fully encapsulated in what we call The Perfect Client Lifecycle. This ethos is the philosophical foundation of what we strive to do as well as the operational roadmap that guides how we practice law on a daily basis.

We are rapidly expanding our footprint. Our success over previous years has created an unprecedented opportunity to grow our firm in terms of employees, clients served, and geographic influence. We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-state and multi-city growth plan. Talent will be the fuel that powers this rapid expansion across the region as we launch multiple new offices over the coming years.

We are Entrepreneurial Litigators. Our experienced leadership team, talented workforce of legal professionals and our unique approach to the business of law have established our reputation as a best-in-class family, civil and criminal litigation firm. This is where litigators learn to be litigators.

We compete for talent! We know the talent we are seeking to hire have options and are discerning about where they choose to work. We strive to be the employer of choice for top talent in the family, civil and criminal arenas. Our approach to attracting the best lawyers and supporting staff is simple: Provide a strongly competitive compensation package, pair it with a benefits package to take care of your health and retirement needs, provide accelerated advancement and development opportunities all while providing you a network of support to do your best work and achieve your career goals.

Your role:
We are seeking to add a Legal Assistant to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in supporting a team of attorneys ranging from junior associates up to and including our Vice Presidents. This role is a critical component of the legal team that supports our clients face-to-face. It is expected that you will bring to the team a sterling level of client service, steadfast reliability and professional decorum. This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a long professional career in the legal services as you will receive continual learning and development in the role throughout your time with the firm.

Your responsibilities:

• Billing at least 23 hours per week (approximately 1200 hrs/annually)
• Assisting attorneys by drafting & reviewing legal documents and prep for court appearances
• Assisting attorneys with client interactions to include case updates and billing management
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
• Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances for both you and your attys
• Navigating the discovery process including drafting, responding, organizing & administering
• Regular communication with clients regarding updates to their case

What we offer:
We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role is $50,000-$80,000 annually (commensurate with ability)
• Potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance and contributions to the firm
• Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met
• Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

• Every employee partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards
• Dedicated attorney assignment to help build a meaningful, long-term working relationship
• Weekly paid lunches, break room snacks, and employer-sponsored happy hours/fun events

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
• 401K retirement plan with automatic 1.5% equity share
• Life insurance through Kelly Benefits
• Two weeks PTO with 40 hours paid sick leave, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year
• Flexibility to work remotely 2 day per week after the probationary period
• Other perks include: gym membership reimbursement, Firm provided lunches on Fridays, company events, and more

Requirements

Your background:

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

• Prior experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment
• Previous exposure to family or criminal law is preferred but not needed
• Detail-oriented - able to deliver an accurate work product regardless of outside distractions
• Organized & reliable - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession