Legal Assistant - Trial & Corporate

Legal Assistant – Trial & Corporate

Baltimore, MD | Hybrid – 4 Days In Office
Salary: $65,000–$90,000

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its Trial and Corporate practice groups in the Baltimore office. This position is ideal for a highly organized legal support professional who can manage competing priorities, produce accurate work under tight deadlines, and provide exceptional service to attorneys and clients.

The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys and administrative staff while handling a broad range of litigation, corporate, and general administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file documents in Maryland state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, appointments, and reminder systems.
• Open new matters, initiate conflict checks, and maintain electronic and hard-copy files.
• Assist with file reviews, storage, and matter-closing procedures.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing-related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and attorney travel arrangements.
• Screen telephone calls, communicate with clients, and greet visitors professionally.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and coordinate time-sensitive deliveries.
• Collaborate with administrative support teams and provide overflow assistance as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and firm matters.

Qualifications

• At least five years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys; corporate or transactional experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management or billing systems.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document-formatting skills.
• Ability to type approximately 70 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma required; associate degree, certificate, or college degree preferred.
• Must be local to the Baltimore area and able to work in the office four days per week.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime or irregular hours when business needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $65,000–$90,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Up to 27 paid time-off days
• Nine paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development and training
• Employee assistance and backup family-care programs

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.

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