Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a permanent placement opportunity for a Legal Assistant at a mid-sized law firm, located in Baltimore, MD, facilitated by Robert Half. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, dedicated to connecting highly qualified job seekers with rewarding opportunities at exceptional companies. This critical role directly contributes to the efficient operation and success of the law firm by ensuring seamless case management, meticulous compliance with court requirements, and comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and the legal team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Baltimore, MD
• Team: Collaborates with attorneys and other legal team members.
• Mission: To facilitate efficient case management and litigation support, ensuring compliance and organized legal operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), electronic filing systems, document management systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule legal proceedings, appointments, and depositions for seamless case progression.
• Filing: Execute electronic court filings in state and federal jurisdictions with precision and promptness.
• Document Drafting: Draft and organize essential legal documents such as interrogatories and pleadings to advance litigation support.
• Records Management: Maintain meticulous records and track critical deadlines to ensure full compliance with court requirements.
• System Utilization: Manage document handling and retrieval effectively using advanced document management systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Career professional with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience specifically in litigation support within a legal environment.
• Experience: Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, coupled with familiarity with electronic filing systems for both state and federal courts.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bonus: Prior experience with document management systems is highly preferred.