Established Towson law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to assist attorneys with high volume litigation and various administrative tasks, as well as assist with general billing and bookkeeping. Litigation is mostly District Court landlord/tenant cases, but various ancillary matters and Circuit Court cases should be expected.

0-5 years of experience required. Candidates without prior experience MUST have completed their paralegal certification. Prior experience in landlord/tenant matters and/or collections, highly desired, but not required. Experienced paralegals must have litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker, team player, willing to adapt to shifting daily priorities, as well as possess strong organizational, analytical, and clerical skills. This individual will frequently communicate with the clients in a positive manner, and assist the lead bookkeeper with regular bookkeeping tasks.

General litigation duties include:

· Drafting lawsuits and discovery under attorney supervision

· Proper tracking and follow up with deadlines

· Calendar management

· Filing pleadings, motions, and other correspondence on Maryland Electronic Case Management

· Client communication

· Assisting attorney with trial preparation

General bookkeeping duties include:

· Writing checks for court filings

· Data entry of invoices into accounting system

· Posting of client payments

· Preparation of Excel spreadsheets

Candidate must be a proficient typist and proofreader, willing to take dictation, experienced with Microsoft Word, Adobe, Odyssey (Maryland e-filing) on at least an intermediate level, and comfortable and familiar with the regular use of legal case management software. Must have experience with Microsoft Excel.

There will be no response for applications without the requisite experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Towson, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person