Legal Assistant (Legal EA)

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Legal Executive Assistant)

Industry: Legal

Location (City, State): Rockville, MD

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $30.00 – $38.50/hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (fully onsite)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established, mid-sized law firm in the Montgomery County area with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment and are known for their commitment to client service and professional excellence.

Job Description:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client for a Legal Assistant. This position blends traditional legal assistant responsibilities with executive-level administrative support, including direct assistance to senior leadership. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can independently manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, including senior partners
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with scheduling logistics
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents with a high level of accuracy
• Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical)
• Assist with state and federal e-filing processes
• Conduct conflict checks and support new matter intake
• Draft routine correspondence and client communications
• Coordinate preparation of materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Handle incoming calls and serve as a point of contact for clients
• Support executive-level tasks for senior leadership, including calendar management and confidential projects

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant with exposure to executive-level support, OR Executive Assistant experience within a legal environment
• Experience with litigation support, including e-filing at the state and/or federal level
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable supporting busy attorneys with minimal oversight

Additional Details:

• Reports to senior attorneys and leadership
• Team size: 15+ within the department
• Company size: 100+ employees
• Reason for opening: Backfill due to change in prior employee availability
• Interview process: Initial HR screen followed by onsite interview
• Start date: ASAP
• Overtime: May be required based on workload
• Work environment: Fully onsite, collaborative team setting
• Recruiting: Client is partnering with a limited number of agencies

Perks:

• Opportunity to support high-level attorneys and leadership
• Exposure to both legal operations and executive support functions
• Collaborative and team-driven environment
• Stable organization with strong tenure across staff
• Hands-on training and cross-training during onboarding
• Free parking and structured work schedule