LAA / Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, reports, and case summaries.
• Managing court filings, including e-filing, e-service, calendaring, and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Cooking discovery, subpoenas, service of process, trial prep, exhibit binders, and hearing materials.
• Maintaining organized case files while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and vendors regarding case updates and scheduling.
• Aiding with attorney calendar management, billing support, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum five years of legal administrative/paralegal experience, family law preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and Maryland filing requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, legal document management, and billing software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion handling sensitive information.

Additional Information

The role offers professional growth opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and sustainability. Competitive benefits include paid leave, insurance, retirement plans, and various wellness programs.