JLM HR Consulting

Legal Administrative Assistant

We are Hostetter Strent LLC

This is an opportunity to join a team of seasoned professionals at Hostetter Strent LLC, a Bethesda, Maryland based law firm specializing in family law. We are committed to providing clients with dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality service.

Job Summary

Hostetter Strent LLC is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant who will assist two firm partners by providing administrative and support services; assisting with day-to-day office operations; and supporting litigation activity.

Essential Functions

  • Maintains attorney calendars, schedules consultations, meetings, events, conferences, and trainings.
  • Assists attorneys with litigation process including pleading review, filing, discovery, and trial preparation.
  • Maintains and manages correspondence, pleadings, court logs, files etc.
  • Drafts, proofs, and edits correspondence, agreements, and other work product.
  • Answers phones and responds to general inquiries, including new client intake.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat.

Education & Experience

  • Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree required.
  • At least 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate desirable.

Requirements

  • COVID vaccination
  • Criminal background check

What are we looking for?

  • High level personal and professional integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
  • Independent critical thinking
  • Resourcefulness

What is in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Wonderful diverse team of seasoned professionals
  • Paid time off (22 days per year)
  • Firm paid holiday leave
  • Monthly health stipend ($291/per month)
  • Monthly paid parking or metro fees
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching (after 6 months of employment)

How to apply to receive consideration:

You MUST provide the following information as listed below:

  1. Resume or curriculum vitae
  2. Cover letter with minimum salary requirements

Hostetter Strent LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strengthening of a diverse workforce

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