Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Why You Want to Work Here:

This is an awesome opportunity to join a team of seasoned professionals in a Maryland-based AV rated law firm specializing in insurance defense. We are committed to providing clients with dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality service. We are looking for a Paralegal who will assist our lawyers by providing administrative support, assisting attorneys with day-to-day office operations, and supporting litigation activity.

Responsibilities of the Paralegal:

1. Drafts, proofs, and edits correspondence, agreements, and other work product
2. Maintains attorney calendars, schedules consultations, meetings, events, conferences, and trainings
3. Assists attorneys with litigation process including pleading review, filing, discovery, and trial preparation
4. Maintains and manages correspondence, pleadings, court logs, and files
5. Review and draft routine legal documents
6. Create and maintain case files
7. Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines
8. Conduct legal research
9. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications of the Paralegal:

1. Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required
2. Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, CLIO
4. Paralegal certificate preferred
5. At least one to five years of litigation experience
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment

Full-time (Onsite)

$50k-60k + Great Benefits