Legal Assistant

WHAT WE DO MATTERS

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re passionate about empowering the small businesses of America, you’ll feel right at home with us.

We are expanding and investing in our people and technology to create a best‑in‑class experience for clients. Let us invest in you.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate has a can‑do, client‑first attitude and will be responsible for preparing for cases and hearings: gathering information, speaking with clients, performing preparatory work, studying regulations, and drafting documents. They will also handle all administrative tasks as needed.

The position is hybrid. The office is in Bethesda, MD, a couple city blocks from the Bethesda Metro.

• Perform administrative tasks to aid other legal team members by sending mail, scanning, and copying documents.
• Assist with the management of a high volume of debt collection lawsuits.
• Document completed tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, and memos.
• Monitor internal systems to ensure immediate processing and maintain high‑level customer‑service standards.
• Contribute to the development of company processes to simplify work, standardize procedures, and help the team operate more efficiently.
• Complete assigned tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Polished computer and typing skills, technical operations, telephone etiquette, and accuracy; experience with word‑processing, email programs, and other software.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with document scanning and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills, strong verbal and written communication, ability to speak with lawyers, write emails and letters, and conduct research for legal cases.
• Collaborative leadership style, ability to influence others, and creative problem‑solving.
• Experience documenting business requirements and processes.
• Strict attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, go‑getter mentality, and independent problem‑solving and decision‑making.

• You love our people: passionate about work and keep team members at the center of everything.
• You do the right thing: show respect, fairness, and inclusion.
• You hustle every day: favor urgency and own outcomes, willing to help the team succeed.
• You win together: places people at heart of success; play as a team.
• You want to make an impact: strive to significantly impact clients, culture, and growth.
• You dream big: find solutions that support Rapid Finance’s success.

At Rapid Finance, we support team members’ growth and encourage a well‑rounded life. We are ranked a top workplace in Washington D.C., Detroit, and the nation. Our office offers generous benefits, commuting allowance, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, on‑site fitness center, gaming area, stocked kitchen, and modern open floor plan.

Rapid Finance is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.