Legal Assistant

About Us

Price Benowitz LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina. Our areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, trusts and estates, and more. We are driven by our core values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, and we seek team members who share our dedication to client service and operational excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with exceptional administrative and organizational skills to support a busy attorney in our Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-office position working Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM Eastern Time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the attorney's calendar, including court dates, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal staff.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents with courts (both electronically and in person, as needed).
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and mail, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Organize and maintain case files in physical and electronic formats.
• Assist with client intake, communication, and billing.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide general administrative support to the attorney and legal team.

Qualifications

$25 - $28 an hour

Additional Information :

Benefits : At Price Benowitz LLP we offer a comprehensive healthcare benefits package in compliance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. Our benefits include employer-supported medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support, as well as disability and life insurance for income protection.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.