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.