Legal Assistant Job Description
Location: Potomac, MD
On-site Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Depending on experience
Overview:
Our client is seeking a junior-to-mid level legal assistant to support multiple practice areas and serve as overflow support across the firm. This is not a traditional assigned-desk role—this person will float where needed and help alleviate workload across teams.
Key Responsibilities (Clarified):
- Assist with file opening and engagement letters
- Support scheduling, coordination, and administrative tasks
- Provide overflow support to attorneys and legal staff across departments
- Help maintain organization during high-volume periods
- Potential exposure to multiple practice areas (litigation, corporate, etc.)
Profile/Must-Haves:
- 3+ years in a law firm environment (any practice area acceptable)
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to be flexible
- Comfortable taking direction from multiple people
- Positive attitude and team-oriented
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to multiple practice areas
- Interest in long-term growth within a firm
Growth Opportunity:
- Firm has a strong track record of promoting from within
- This role is viewed as a pipeline position into more specialized roles (paralegal, higher-level admin, etc.)
Additional Insight:
- Team currently lacks dedicated overflow support, so this role is highly valuable operationally
- Client prioritizes work ethic, reliability, and attitude over specialization
