Detail-Oriented Legal Assistant - Client & Case Coordinator

Divorce With A Plan; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Divorce With A Plan in Rockville, MD is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support the Legal Production team. You will organize client files, coordinate communications, track deadlines, and assist attorneys and paralegals as they prepare for hearings and trials.

The role emphasizes client service, accuracy, and timely task completion within a deadline-driven environment, with in-office Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college or advanced training preferred.
• Legal secretarial or legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Clio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals with organization and completion of client files and case-related administrative work.
• Provide professional communication with clients by phone, email, letters, and other channels.
• Schedule calls and meetings between attorneys, paralegals, and clients promptly.
• Prepare monthly Client Review Letters for attorney review and signature.
• Prepare trial and hearing binders and organize documents per attorney instructions.
• Coordinate with courts and agencies regarding hearings and appearances as the primary contact.
• Maintain the Firm Master Task List with deadlines and reminders.
• Prepare and send correspondence as directed by attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintain organized case files and document materials in Clio.
• Enter time and billing information for client communications.
• Assist paralegals with hearings and trials preparation.
• Open incoming mail and upload documents into Clio.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comunicação

Excellent organizational skills

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

College or advanced training preferred

Tools

Clio

Job description

Divorce With A Plan in Rockville, MD is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support the Legal Production team. You will organize client files, coordinate communications, track deadlines, and assist attorneys and paralegals as they prepare for hearings and trials.

The role emphasizes client service, accuracy, and timely task completion within a deadline-driven environment, with in-office Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.