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Ligation Legal Assistant - Family Law

MD - Baltimore
Pay Rate: $50000 - $80000 per year

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We are seeking an exceptional litigation assistant/paralegal to join the team of one of the oldest law firms in Baltimore! The practice includes family law and estates and trusts litigation. The best candidate will have experience in a private practice law firm setting, a willingness to collaborate with seasoned attorneys on an ever-changing mix of litigation matters, and a desire to support a vibrant practice including divorce, asset division, child custody, guardianships, trusts, representation of children, and all types of legal services required by families. You will be supporting the Family Law department. As an Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the firm's several partners and assist in the smooth operation of our law firm. This is a full-time, in-office position with competitive pay and benefits.

In addition to having significant family law experience, some of the duties and requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Enter Timesheets for attorneys (daily, weekly) into time and billing program (TABS).
• Enter Costs (Photocopies, Postage) weekly/monthly from staff into time and billing program (TABS)
• Open/Inactivate new clients/matters in Time and Billing Program and coordinating SQL Program (TABS/SQL)
• Enter Contacts in TABS from SQL
• Run Conflict Checks for new clients and matters
• Prepare computer invoices/reminders for attorneys generating TABS computer billing. Process word processing invoices when applicable.
• Work with office administrator, secretaries, attorneys to collect past due A/R.
• Save all bills & Accounts Payables (A/P) and backup documents to Practice Master for future reference
• Work with office administrator to generate annual w/o time and A/R reports
• Write up deposits for Operating/Escrow Acct. Post to TABS/Escrow
• Process Accounts Payables (A/P)
• Order and put away supplies (office, kitchen, IT equipment (per authorization) etc.)
• Work with vendors to maintain printers, copiers, toner, etc. and other supplies.
• Update Library when necessary and create new database
• Perform internet research when necessary
• Work with outside consultant to implement strategies.
• Creating a trial binder
• Support Attorneys as needed
• Work with Administrator on special projects as they are needed throughout the year. Prepare, organize, administer, etc for the office.
• Hard Skills: Advanced Computer Skills – Required Computer Skills Testing
• Soft Skills: Must be able to multi-task, work well with others, think through tasks