Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for skilled Legal Assistant to join a dynamic, mid-sized law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Ideal candidates will bring a keen attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and experience in litigation support. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and can balance multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule appointments, depositions, and other legal proceedings to ensure smooth case management.
• Handle electronic court filing processes in both state and federal jurisdictions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Draft and organize interrogatories, pleadings, and other legal documents to support litigation efforts.
• Manage document handling and retrieval using advanced document management systems.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to facilitate case preparation and strategy.
• Maintain meticulous records and track deadlines to ensure compliance with court requirements.
• Provide administrative support, including correspondence preparation and file maintenance.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Conduct research to gather information relevant to cases and legal proceedings.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in litigation support within a legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all work.

Qualifications

• Experience with document management systems is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance are available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
• Free online training.