Semmes, Bowen & Semmes · 11 hours ago
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expSemmes, Bowen & Semmes is one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in the State of Maryland, seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for their McLean office. The role involves supporting litigation and insurance defense attorneys through various administrative and paralegal duties, including preparing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, and maintaining client contact.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Track billable time on a daily basis
Prepare legal documents and general correspondence; draft standard correspondence; proofread, edit, and format documents
Prepare paper court filings and electronic filings
Organize, file, and manage electronic and paper documents, exhibits, pleading bibles, trial binders and closing bibles
Organize and submit documents for timely entry into the firm’s docket system
Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans
Request /organize and summarize medical records
Draft motions and answer interrogatories
Extensive client contact must possess excellent verbal and written skills
Qualification
Required
at least 2 years of insurance defense or liability experience
Excellent communication and software skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, e-filing, etc.)
Must possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
Track billable time on a daily basis
Prepare legal documents and general correspondence; draft standard correspondence; proofread, edit, and format documents
Prepare paper court filings and electronic filings
Organize, file, and manage electronic and paper documents, exhibits, pleading bibles, trial binders and closing bibles
Organize and submit documents for timely entry into the firm's docket system
Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans
Request /organize and summarize medical records
Draft motions and answer interrogatories
Extensive client contact must possess excellent verbal and written skills
Preferred
Experience working with Federal Black Lung or any Department of Labor work is a plus
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits.
Employee funded 401k.
Employer funded pension plan.
HSA and FSA plans.
Annual performance review.
Bonus plan.
Fitness Center.
Bike Storage.
Concierge Services.
Convenient to the Metro.
Company
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes is a law firm that specializes in litigation, maritime, labor, and employment matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas McCarron
Managing Partner
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