Legal Assistant

Robert Half • Baltimore, MD • 3d ago

Description

About the Role:

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legal field? Join our client's dynamic civil litigation team as a Legal Assistant! In this critical role, you will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, helping manage case preparation, organization, and day-to-day operations for civil litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in civil law who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make an impact on the success of a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management Support:

Assist attorneys with drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.

Maintain and organize case files, including both physical files and electronic records, ensuring compliance with court and firm protocols.

Track important deadlines and manage court calendars to ensure timely submission of filings and coordination of appearances.

Client and Attorney Support:

Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties on behalf of attorneys, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.

Help prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials by organizing case materials and assembling exhibits or evidence.

Summarize depositions, trial transcripts, and other legal content as needed.

Administrative Duties:

Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Manage attorney billing by entering time, running reports, and preparing invoices as needed.

Handle correspondence, mailings, and other administrative tasks to support the civil litigation team.

Legal Research and Analysis:

Conduct basic legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools.

Assist attorneys with analyzing case law, statutes, and legal precedents related to ongoing litigation.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on civil litigation highly preferred.

Strong understanding of civil litigation processes and court rules, particularly filing procedures at the federal and state levels.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, or equivalent).

Familiarity with electronic filing systems such as PACER or local court e-filing systems.

Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

Superior verbal and written communication abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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