Legal Assistant

Position Summary

A respected Baltimore law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, hearings, depositions, and client appointments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting as needed.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files.
• Conduct conflict checks and assist with client intake procedures.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with billing activities, time entry, and preparation of client invoices.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation, corporate, real estate, or business law preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems in Maryland state and federal courts.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with document management systems and legal billing software.
• Knowledge of Maryland court procedures and legal terminology.

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Full-Time | In-Office or Hybrid (depending on firm needs)

The successful candidate will be a proactive professional who can effectively support multiple attorneys while delivering exceptional service to clients and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.