Overview
Do you hate long hours? So do we!
Do you hate having a bad or, even worse, non-existent work/life balance? So do we!
Are you worried that a small law firm means wearing all the hats?
Not here.
If you are an administrative professional who is a go-getter and enjoys collaborating with like-minded individuals in an harmonious atmosphere and who would like to gain control of your work/life balance, we may be the right fit for you.
We are growing quickly and need to add a contract Legal Operations Assistant to its team. We are looking for someone who is VERY detail-oriented and who likes working in an office setting. In addition, the Legal Operations Assistant will –
1. Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Firm Administrator;
2. Assist with HR tasks (This will be a large portion of this position.);
3. Proof documents for accuracy;
4. Serve as a backup for answering incoming phone calls;
5. Assist with ongoing and one-off projects;
6. Send appropriate cards/gifts to current clients; and,
7. Other tasks as assigned.
This position will be very project and document-oriented, and we anticipate that this position will begin at approximately 20 hours/wk and has the potential to become full-time.
We are a fun team that respects each other but who also want to do something meaningful and important. We are professional and serious when the situation warrants it.
We are a small but fully staffed law firm with two attorneys, a case manager, two senior paralegals, two legal intake specialists, and a billing specialist.
This is a contractor (1099) position, and the contractor will be responsible for all of his or her taxes and other expenses.
We want to see you set goals and look forward to seeing you eclipse them. We want to assist and encourage you to excel in both your professional and personal targeted life’s dreams.
Come join us!
About
About The Murphy Law Firm
The Murphy Law Firm takes on primarily family, criminal, and personal injury law matters, which include matters involving drug possession, DUI/DWI, traffic citations, handgun charges, divorce, child visitation, child support, alimony, domestic violence, custody, and car accidents.
About Angel Murphy, Esq.
Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding Partner of The Murphy Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel takes a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case.
Angel enjoys helping her clients face and overcome their legal challenges. She identifies with her clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome.
*As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
Qualifications
Must be VERY detail-oriented; Must be a master of organization; Must have a command of English/American grammar; Must be an expert in punctuation; Must be a document formatting wizard; Must have a pleasant phone voice; Must be patient; Must be punctual (even though this is a remote position); Must be able to listen to and take instruction; Must value and embrace change; Must be able to meet deadlines; Must be able to refrain from giving and saying anything that might be considered legal advice; Must not get flustered when the day does not go the way you were expecting; Must be willing to learn software applications; and, Must be a MS Word, Google Drive, and G-Suite products ninja. Preferences WordPress knowledge