Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Towson, Maryland on a Contract to Permanent basis. This position supports attorneys with a strong emphasis on billing coordination and administrative organization in a detail-focused yet personable office environment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, dependable attendance, and a careful eye for detail, along with the flexibility to contribute wherever needed in a collaborative small-firm setting. Responsibilities: • Manage attorney billing activities with accuracy and timeliness, including preparing, reviewing, and processing client invoices. • Maintain calendars, coordinate schedules, and help keep attorneys organized around deadlines, meetings, and daily priorities. • Draft, revise, and format legal correspondence and other documents with close attention to detail and accuracy. • Provide administrative support to attorneys handling intellectual property and related legal matters. • Use Clio and other office tools to track billing information, support matter organization, and maintain accurate records. • Assist with dictation and document preparation to ensure work is completed efficiently and in proper format. • Contribute to the smooth operation of the office by taking on a variety of support tasks as needed in a team-oriented environment. • Participate in training and quickly learn firm-specific procedures to become an effective resource for the legal team. • Previous experience in a legal secretary, legal assistant, or comparable law firm support role. • Hands-on background with legal billing or client invoicing, ideally supporting attorneys directly. • Familiarity with Clio or similar legal practice management software. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines. • Reliable attendance record and a detail-focused, adaptable approach to supporting a small team. • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to prepare high-quality legal documents and correspondence. • Experience with calendar management, dictation, and general attorney support responsibilities. • Exposure to intellectual property, corporate law, court filings, or e-filing is helpful. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.