Litigation Administrative Assistant – Onsite in Potomac, MD

The Addison Group; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Potomac, MD to support two attorneys in the Commercial Litigation department. The role suits a confident, highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can manage competing priorities with professionalism.

Responsibilities include managing calendars and court deadlines, filing in MD, DC, and VA courts, drafting and proofreading pleadings, maintaining files, and coordinating with clients and court

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative assistant or legal secretary experience in a litigation practice.
• Experience with e-filing in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; Virginia court experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules.
• Excellent calendaring, scheduling, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, and experience with document management software; iManage experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to two attorneys handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, litigation dates, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Electronically file and serve court documents in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia state and federal courts.
• Type, prepare, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and other court filings.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials.
• Coordinate communication with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.
• Track deadlines, maintain reminders, and ensure case materials are accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Adapt to changing priorities while providing reliable support in a demanding litigation environment.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

iManage

Adarant

AIM

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Potomac, MD to support two attorneys in the Commercial Litigation department. The role suits a confident, highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can manage competing priorities with professionalism.

Responsibilities include managing calendars and court deadlines, filing in MD, DC, and VA courts, drafting and proofreading pleadings, maintaining files, and coordinating with clients and court