What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Offit Kurman?
Offit Kurman, a growing Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a confident, highly organized, and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Bankruptcy practice. This role supports a team of bankruptcy attorneys in Bethesda and requires litigation experience, while bankruptcy experience is solely a preference (including Chapters 7, 11, and Subchapter V Chapter 11.) Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, and proofread bankruptcy legal documents, including petitions, schedules, motions, and correspondence
- Manage electronic filings (CM/ECF) and ensure compliance with court requirements
- Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical), pleadings, and case materials
- Track deadlines and proactively manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and court appearances
- Coordinate hearings, meetings, and conference calls
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, trustees, and creditors
- Support new client/matter intake, including conflict checks and file opening
- Assist with case management, including document organization and trial preparation support
- Process expense reports and other administrative/financial documentation
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to firm policies
- Direct law firm experience - litigation experience required, bankruptcy experience preferred but not required (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V Chapter 11 is a plus)
- Minimum 5 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Confident, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of deadlines
- Strong experience with CM/ECF e-filing
- Excellent document production skills (formatting, proofreading, transcription, and editing)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems, and time entry software