Legal Assistant

Price Benowitz Llp; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Benowitz, LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to remotely support our Virginia Family Law team.

The role is full-time and fully remote, with standard hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and requires excellent English communication and meticulous administrative skills. Applicants with experience in a legal or professional office environment are preferred, but Family Law experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal, corporate, administrative, or other professional office environments.
• Family Law experience not required.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to Family Law attorneys.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize correspondence and legal documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues regarding appointments and updates.
• Schedule client meetings, hearings, depositions, and other case-related appointments.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• Assist with court filings and document organization.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and third parties.
• Ensure tasks and follow-ups are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Remote work

Time management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

This is a fully remote position. Applicants based in Latin America are welcome to apply.
Please submit your resume in ENGLISH.

Company Overview

Price Benowitz, LLP is a dynamic mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices across Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois. Our practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Family Law, and Trusts & Estates.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence guide how we work, and we are looking for motivated professionals who bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Job Summary

The Family Law Department is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to remotely support our Virginia Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong administrative and communication skills. Previous Family Law experience is not required. While prior experience in a law firm or legal environment is preferred, we are also open to candidates with strong professional or corporate administrative experience who demonstrate excellent judgment, organization, communication, and follow-through.

The ideal candidate is someone who can manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally with clients and colleagues, and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced remote environment.

The position is fully remote, with required working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to Family Law attorneys.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize correspondence, legal documents, and other case-related materials.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding appointments, document requests, and routine case updates.
• Schedule client meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related appointments.
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with tracking important deadlines.
• Assist with court filings and the organization of documents, exhibits, and case materials.
• Coordinate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other third parties.
• Ensure tasks and follow-ups are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional experience in a legal, corporate, administrative, or other professional office environment is preferred.
• Previous law firm or legal support experience is a plus, but Family Law experience is not required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal (C1–C2 level).
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Comfortable learning new technology and case-management systems.
• Ability to work independently, take direction, and collaborate effectively with a remote team.
• Reliable, responsive, and proactive approach to completing assigned work.

Compensation

$8–$9 USD per hour. Candidate placement within the stated compensation range will be determined at Price Benowitz’s discretion based on experience, skills, and credentials.

Price Benowitz, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.