Legal Assistant

Addison Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Free parking

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Wellness initiatives

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team in Montgomery County. This role blends traditional legal assistant duties with high-level administrative tasks, requiring strong organization and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The candidate will oversee calendars, e‑filings, document preparation, and liaison with clients while assisting senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal assistant experience supporting a commercial litigation practice.
• Experience with state and federal e‑filing procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook calendaring and scheduling.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Executive or senior leadership support experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within a commercial litigation practice.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, court dates, and scheduling activities.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize both electronic and physical case files.
• Conduct conflict checks and assist with new matter intake.
• Prepare litigation binders, exhibits, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Assist with state and federal court e‑filings while ensuring filing deadlines are met.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and outside parties by phone and email.
• Coordinate mailings, legal notices, and other time-sensitive document deliveries.
• Provide executive administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, confidential correspondence, and special projects.
• Assist with additional administrative duties to support the litigation team as needed.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

E‑filing (state & federal)

MS Office Suite

Executive support

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Commercial Litigation)

Assignment Type:

Direct Hire

Pay: $33.50–$38.50/hour (Non-Exempt)

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Fully onsite (5 days/week)
• Occasional overtime required

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

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established law firm in Montgomery County to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy Commercial Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team where you'll play a key role supporting attorneys, managing complex administrative responsibilities, and contributing to a fast-paced litigation environment.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, including senior leadership. This position combines traditional legal assistant responsibilities with executive-level administrative support, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, enjoys staying organized, and can confidently manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within a commercial litigation practice.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, court dates, and scheduling activities.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize both electronic and physical case files.
• Conduct conflict checks and assist with new matter intake.
• Prepare litigation binders, exhibits, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Assist with state and federal court e‑filings while ensuring filing deadlines are met.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and outside parties by phone and email.
• Coordinate mailings, legal notices, and other time-sensitive document deliveries.
• Provide executive administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, confidential correspondence, and special projects.
• Assist with additional administrative duties to support the litigation team as needed.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of legal assistant experience supporting a commercial litigation practice.
• Experience with state and federal e‑filing procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook calendaring and scheduling.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Executive or senior leadership support experience is highly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
• Immediate hiring need
• Fully onsite in Rockville, MD
• Team of 15+ within the department
• Supporting multiple attorneys, including senior leadership
• Standard interview process includes an HR phone interview followed by an onsite interview with attorneys
• Occasional overtime is expected based on business needs
• Join a collaborative and established legal team with long employee tenure.
• Opportunity to support high-level attorneys and senior leadership.
• Blend of litigation support and executive-level administrative responsibilities.
• Stable, full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.
• Professional environment offering training, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
• Free parking available.
• Paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, wellness initiatives, and employee assistance resources.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.