Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Litigation

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Industry: Legal Services

Location: Potomac, MD

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Pay: $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 37.5 hours per week | Fully in-office, five days per week. Overtime may be required.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established law firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to identify a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant for its litigation team. Our client provides a wide range of legal services to businesses, individuals, and families. The successful candidate will join a collaborative legal support team assisting with complex commercial litigation matters.

Job Description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling commercial litigation matters. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong litigation background who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate calendars, and ensure court filings and legal documents are completed correctly and on time.

The ideal candidate is confident, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment with demanding deadlines and high expectations. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle constructive feedback professionally are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex commercial litigation cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Submit and serve electronic court filings in state and federal courts across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
• Maintain attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, meetings, and other appointments.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, including discovery materials and other litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
• Track case-related dates, deadlines, and reminders to help ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar professional supporting a litigation practice.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial litigation and legal document preparation.
• Hands-on experience with electronic court filings in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia state and federal courts, including familiarity with Virginia court systems.
• Strong knowledge of litigation terminology, court procedures, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, along with Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF document tools.
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Adarant and AIM is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and court personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, adjust to shifting priorities, and perform effectively in a demanding environment.
• Professional confidence, resilience, and the ability to receive feedback, address challenges, and communicate assertively when needed.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Additional Details

• This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for permanent placement.
• The selected candidate should be available to start within approximately one week of selection.
• The role is fully in-office in Potomac, MD, five days per week. Remote work is not available for this position.
• Candidates must be comfortable working overtime when needed.
• The interview process includes a virtual conversation with Human Resources, followed by an in-person interview with the attorneys.

Perks

• Opportunity to join an established law firm with a broad range of legal practices.
• Exposure to complex commercial litigation matters and experienced legal professionals.
• Potential to transition from contract to permanent employment.
• Work with a dedicated legal support team in a professional office environment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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