Legal Assistant

Description

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking an Legal Assistant for our Frederick, MD office. The ideal applicant will support firm operations by maintaining office systems, improving the flow of information and documents and managing the day-to-day efficiency of the office. Experience in a law office setting preferred. This is an in-office position.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain digital filing of case documents, mail and faxes within database systems; scanning and categorizing of incoming documents
• Communicate effectively across the firm and across multiple locations
• Interact with clients, vendors, partners and employees on a regular basis
• Manage appointments and calendars for attorneys
• Learn and become proficient in legal case management software
• Support partners, managers, paralegals and attorneys as needed
• Operate office equipment such as scanners, computers, and photocopiers
• Familiarity with client platforms utilized in Default Law not required, but a plus
• Monitor Office supply inventory and order when needed
• Electronic filing and land recording experience a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in prioritizing high-volume/fast paced workload
• Strong time management and organization skills and ability to be detail and process oriented
• Excellent professional communication skills. Position requires interaction with all interoffice personnel, managers and attorneys as well as the clients and outside vendors
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other firm procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service to include effective written and oral communication skills
• Deed recording experience is a plus.
• Litigation paralegal experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel
• Experience with NitroPro a plus
• Acquire knowledge of Client Management Systems upon hire

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 – 5 years in a professional office environment; prior law firm experience a plus
• Notary Public preferred but not required

ABOUT MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC (“MTG”) is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm delivering quality, cost-effective legal services for financial institutions throughout most of the Eastern United States. The founding partners of MTG established a forward-thinking, client focused law firm, centered on an unwavering commitment to the following core values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Respect

A successful candidate must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references. All candidates will be subject to pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates may also be subject to criminal and/or credit history checks and reference checks depending on the nature of the position for which they are applying. Consideration for employment with McMichael Taylor Gray LLC is conditional upon successful completion of these required standards.

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.