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10 results for Law Office Administrator in Potomac, MD

Legal Assistant
  • Mclean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. This Contract position offers an exciting opportunity to support attorneys and contribute to the smooth operation of a dynamic legal office. The role combines administrative tasks and legal support responsibilities, providing a chance to work closely with experienced litigators and corporate attorneys. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com].</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage time entry and billing processes for partners to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle receptionist duties, including greeting clients and managing front desk operations.</p><p>• Provide administrative support such as scheduling, correspondence drafting, and document preparation.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation by organizing materials, editing legal documents, and coordinating logistics.</p><p>• Maintain case files and legal records using iManage and Aderant software.</p><p>• Conduct e-filing and manage court submissions for civil litigation and corporate cases.</p><p>• Oversee calendar management to ensure deadlines and appointments are tracked effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys on commercial litigation and corporate-related tasks.</p><p>• Ensure all court filings and legal procedures are completed efficiently and in compliance with regulations.</p>
  • 2025-10-21T17:58:46Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Bankruptcy Legal Assistant – Maryland</strong></p><p>Are you an organized and detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for bankruptcy law? Join a reputable law firm in Maryland as a <strong>Bankruptcy Legal Assistant</strong> and play a critical role in supporting attorneys in handling bankruptcy cases. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and have a knack for managing deadlines and legal documentation, this could be the opportunity for you!</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in bankruptcy law.</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and organize bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and other legal documents using legal software.</li><li>Conduct case research, file documents with courts electronically, and maintain case files to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.</li><li>Communicate with clients, creditors, courts, and trustees to gather required documentation and provide case status updates.</li><li>Monitor bankruptcy deadlines, ensuring all filings are submitted in a timely manner.</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings and hearings, and coordinate with attorneys and clients.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality regarding case and client information.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a related capacity, preferably with a focus on bankruptcy law.</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or similar field (paralegal certificate preferred).</li><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Proficiency in case management software (e.g., Best Case, Electronic Case Filing), Microsoft Office Suite, and legal research tools.</li><li><strong>Knowledge:</strong> Familiarity with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, as well as federal and state bankruptcy laws.</li><li><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong> Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-16T13:04:21Z
Contracts Administrator
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>About the Role: Join a growing in-house legal team as its third member and play a key role in contract management, regulatory support, corporate governance, and risk/insurance program coordination. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional looking to deepen their in-house experience and grow within a rapidly expanding organization in the healthcare sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management</p><p>• Maintain, update, and improve the company’s contract management database and processes.</p><p>• Track, organize, and manage commercial agreements, templates, and related documentation.</p><p>• Administer commercial contracts — including NDAs and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) — by populating party information, redlining existing templates, and updating standard forms.</p><p>• Support contract review by flagging key provisions, incorporating standard language, and coordinating signature and execution workflows.</p><p>Regulatory & Compliance Support</p><p>• Prepare, file, and manage regulatory submissions and government filings.</p><p>• Assist with corporate governance activities, including board and committee recordkeeping, drafting meeting minutes, and maintaining official records.</p><p>Risk & Insurance Program Coordination</p><p>• Support the management of the company’s insurance program, including record maintenance, renewal tracking, and coordination with both internal teams and external partners.</p><p>Administrative & Operational Support</p><p>• Help maintain a predictable, annual cadence for recurring legal and compliance deliverables.</p><p>• Provide administrative and logistical support to internal committees, including preparing materials, managing paperwork, and taking meeting minutes.</p><p><br></p><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><p>Experience:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience in contract administration, paralegal, or legal operations roles.</p><p>• Hands-on experience with commercial contracts, NDAs, and BAAs.</p><p>• Experience redlining agreements and updating template language strongly preferred.</p><p>• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems highly preferred.</p><p>• Healthcare industry experience is a plus but not required.</p><p>• Prior AM Law firm or in-house experience preferred.</p><p>Skills & Attributes:</p><p>• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</p><p>• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</p><p>• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving legal processes and systems.</p><p>• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with dynamic responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Opportunity</p><p>• Growth Trajectory: The organization has grown by more than 1,500 employees over the past five years, creating significant opportunities for legal professionals to make a strategic impact.</p><p>• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with experienced in-house counsel, the General Counsel, and risk management professionals in a small, high-impact legal department.</p><p>• Broad Exposure: Gain hands-on experience across contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and risk — critical areas for building a successful legal career.</p><p><br></p><p>FOR MORE JOB UPDATES, CONNECT WITH DESIRAE LUNA FROM ROBERT HALF ON LINKEDIN.</p>
  • 2025-09-25T13:54:04Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 40000.00 - 45000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a meticulous and organized Legal Assistant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support attorneys in a dynamic legal environment, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, and mass tort cases. If you have a strong background in civil litigation and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and other court filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.<br>• Manage the attorney's calendar by scheduling court dates, client meetings, and other appointments.<br>• Conduct electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal courts.<br>• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are easily accessible and up to date.<br>• Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney review.<br>• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel to coordinate case-related matters.<br>• Perform research on case law and other legal precedents as needed.<br>• Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required filings.<br>• Provide administrative support such as answering phones, managing mail, and handling office correspondence as needed.
  • 2025-10-09T16:53:55Z
Manager of Accounting Operations
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 178000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a prestigious international law firm, is searching for their new Manager of Accounting Operations. This visible role will support a dynamic Director, work with the finance & accounting team and have exposure to firm leadership and Partners. The role will key on overseeing accounting operations including A/P, cash and trust processes as well as the use of related technology tools and implementing efficient processes to automate and optimize the accounting operations functions. This exciting Manager of Accounting Operations position will be offered the opportunity to: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Manage the operational accounting department including the accounts payable, cash operations and trust areas as well as guiding the team to achieve department goals.</li><li>Lead the constant review and development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls.</li><li>As a part of a team, manage special projects and conduct analysis.</li><li>Effectively coordinate between accounting operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes and ensuring all financial obligations are met in a timely manner</li><li>Act as a key liaison to the outside accounting firm regarding the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews.</li><li>Inform decision making and improve processes such as forecasting cash flow and financial performance to assist in strategic planning.</li><li>Implement and maintain trust accounting procedures to handle sensitive financial transactions.</li><li>Automate processes where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Manage the accounting of team performance and providing constructive feedback.</li><li>Collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to resolve any discrepancies</li><li>Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures in line with firm objectives.</li><li>Perform ad hoc projects for senior management as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-19T18:54:10Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a law firm looking for a Staff Accountant to fill the role for their organization, in their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, assisting with billings and the month end close process, posting journal entries and assisting with other ad hoc projects. This person will be working closely with the accounting manager. The organization offers excellent benefits; including medical benefits and great work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Perform month-end close.</p><p>·      General ledger maintenance.</p><p>·      Assist with billings compliance.</p><p>·      Reconcile AP and AR accounts.</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements.</p><p>·      Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.</p>
  • 2025-10-08T16:54:11Z
Paralegal
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A prestigious law firm is actively seeking a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join its growing and dynamic Washington, DC office. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a skilled paralegal professional to contribute to high-profile cases and build their careers within a recognized firm known for excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee litigation docket management from inception through resolution.</p><p>• Respond to congressional inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth research on social media and public media platforms relevant to cases.</p><p>• Assist with discovery processes and document review for litigation purposes.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support for trial preparation, hearings, depositions, client interviews, and arbitrations.</p><p>• Compile, maintain, proofread, and organize case materials for attorneys and legal teams.</p><p>• Review legal briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with case guidelines.</p><p>• Prepare binders and exhibits for case presentations.</p><p>• Manage and maintain electronic case databases while drafting correspondence accurately.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>• At least 2 years of experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting (minimum requirement).</p><p>• Previous corporate litigation experience required.</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field required.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation:</p><p>• Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates please reply to me directly via LinkedIn - Katie Lundholm.</p>
  • 2025-09-24T16:48:43Z
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 21.38 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A small, client-focused law office is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Legal Secretary/Paralegal</strong> to support a busy attorney specializing in <strong>Personal Injury</strong> and <strong>Workers’ Compensation</strong> cases. This role offers a mix of administrative and legal support responsibilities, with opportunities for independent work and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare legal documents, routine correspondence, pleadings, and letters.</li><li>Maintain client contact, including answering calls, taking messages, and triaging inquiries.</li><li>Request medical records and draft letters to providers.</li><li>Track client expenses and office supplies.</li><li>Assist with filing new claims and managing case documentation.</li><li>Use legal software tools including <strong>Amicus Attorney</strong>, <strong>Olympus Dictation</strong>, <strong>Outlook</strong>, and <strong>Stamps.com</strong>.</li><li>Occasionally support another attorney who shares the office space.</li><li>Perform basic legal research and document review.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>CompHub</strong> and <strong>MDEC</strong> systems is a plus (though filing is typically handled by the attorney).</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-29T21:54:14Z
Controller
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Contact Tracy Kaszuba at Robert Half Finance about this reputable company's Controller opportunity, if you have a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting and clerical department. The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable working autonomously in a very hands-on role, can plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation of financial data for internal financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and effectively collaborate with numerous leaders in the organization. In this role, it will be critical for you to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports</p><p>- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis</p><p>- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash</p><p>- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques</p><p>- Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll</p><p>- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts</p><p>- Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations</p><p>- Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies</p><p>- Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities</p><p>- Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply immediately if interested to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2025-10-06T15:04:23Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sterling, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 73000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a stable client on their search for a Staff Accountant with proven GL expertise. The responsibilities for this Staff Accountant role consist of handling general accounting operations such as: assisting with accounts payable/receivable activities, reviewing general ledger accounts, creating/processing invoices, preparing financial reports, assisting with financial research, maintaining internal controls, providing administrative support, and collaborating with financial resources/vendors as needed. The ideal candidate for this role should have possess great day-to-day accounting abilities in compliance with US GAAP standards and firm policies. We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills and can maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the overall financial health of the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>Everyday Responsibilities</p><p>·      Support daily accounting functions</p><p>·      Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and reconciliations</p><p>·      Process accounts payable/receivable transactions</p><p>·      Manage time and billing data, including attorney billable hours</p><p>·      Reconcile bank accounts/financial statements/tax returns</p><p>·      Perform monthly profit and loss analysis</p><p>·      Document asset, liability, revenue expenses</p><p>·      Prepare financial reports for management and partners as needed</p>
  • 2025-09-18T18:43:46Z