Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a boutique law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of attorneys in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of legal processes and supporting the team with essential administrative and legal tasks.
While this role will primarily support litigation, there will be opportunity to assist in the corporate group as well.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain court calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
• Organize and oversee both physical and electronic files to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Draft and prepare preliminary versions of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and subpoenas.
• Coordinate discovery processes and assist in trial preparation to support attorneys effectively.
• Handle electronic filing tasks for legal documents in compliance with court requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings with clients and other parties.
• Proofread legal documents to ensure precision and adherence to formatting standards.
• Facilitate document management processes and ensure proper organization and storage.
• Utilize NetDocuments or similar systems to manage legal data efficiently.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role or similar position.
• Proficiency in electronic filing systems and court filing procedures.
• Strong skills in managing and organizing calendars for attorneys and legal teams.
• Experience with document management systems, with preference for NetDocuments.
• Knowledge of scheduling depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading capabilities.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent benefits to include 100% free medical coverage for employee and 90% coverage for entire family, retirement savings, pre-tax dollars for transportation, PTO and more!
Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy' LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume.