Legal Assistant (Commercial Litigation)

Stein Sperling is a mid-sized law firm in Montgomery County, MD, with over 45 years of client-focused service. Our dedicated team practices with compassion and integrity, ensuring we meet our clients' needs in a collegial environment.

Stein Sperling is seeking a full-time Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join our busy and fast-paced Commercial Litigation Department. This position offers the opportunity to provide critical support to multiple attorneys while contributing to a highly collaborative team. In addition to litigation support, this role will also include providing executive-level administrative assistance to the Managing Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in the Commercial Litigation practice.
• Proofread, edit, and format legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Handle scanning, copying, and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy files.
• Independently perform conflict check searches for potential clients.
• Draft routine correspondence, including cover letters.
• Prepare and mail packages subject to strict notice and filing deadlines.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and assist with scheduling.
• Answer phones, interact with clients, and serve as the first point of contact.
• Prepare litigation notebooks and organize exhibits for trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with state and federal e-filing as needed.
• Provide executive administrative support to the Managing Partner, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing documents and materials, and handling confidential and time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience, including state and federal e-filing.
• Prior experience supporting senior leadership or executives preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.

Qualified applicants should apply directly on our website at www.steinsperling.com/careers for consideration.

This is a Non-Exempt Position with an Hourly Range of $33.50 - $38.50

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance including Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan
• Holiday and Birthday Leave
• PTO Leave
• Parental Leave
• Free Parking
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program

*All benefits are subject to availability, eligibility requirements and company policies and practices.

Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Stein Sperling is committed to recruiting, developing, retaining and promoting talented lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences.