Job Description
Offit Kurman, P.A., an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking an experienced litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy litigation team based out of Timonium, MD. This role requires strong e-filing experience, extensive trial preparation skills, and the ability to manage multiple attorney calendars and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
- Manage complex, high-volume calendars including court dates, hearings, depositions, and deadlines
- Prepare, draft, format, and proofread litigation documents under attorney supervision
- Perform electronic filing in Maryland and/or Washington, DC courts; federal e-filing a plus
- Create and maintain shell documents and templates (complaints, answers, discovery, interrogatories, responses)
- Support extensive trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, and TOCs/TOAs
- Coordinate new client and matter intake and maintain organized electronic and physical case files
- Track deadlines and assist with case management to ensure compliance with court rules
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, and external parties
- Process expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and reimbursements
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and ethical standards
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of legal administrative experience; litigation experience required
- Demonstrated experience with MD and/or DC e-filing; federal filing a plus
- Strong trial preparation and document production skills
- Advanced calendaring experience supporting multiple busy attorneys
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Apply now for consideration. Compensation commensurate with experience.