Paralegal

Leffler, Bayoumi & Oliver, LLC is seeking an organized, detail-oriented paralegal to work primarily supporting matters involving contested guardianships, fiduciary and estate litigation, adoption, and family law.

These matters often involve sensitive family relationships, complex financial records, and clients facing difficult circumstances. We are looking for someone who combines strong litigation support skills with professionalism, compassion, and careful attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Working under attorney supervision, you will:

• Assist with preparing and proofreading pleadings, petitions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Support estate, trust, guardianship and fiduciary litigation by organizing case materials, and preparing documents and exhibits for attorney review and court proceedings.
• Collect, organize, and track discovery materials, identify missing documents, and prepare materials for attorney review.
• Support family law matters through document preparation, client communication, and case organization.
• Handle MDEC electronic filing and service, confirm successful submissions, and maintain filing and service records.
• Calendar hearings, deadlines, and appointments, and track outstanding assignments.
• Prepare exhibits, document indexes, hearing materials, and trial binders.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized electronic files using the firm’s systems and procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Record time accurately and promptly, provide updates on assignments, and bring questions or potential issues to the attorney’s attention early.
• Assist with client intake, including screening prospective client calls, conducting conflict checks, scheduling consultations, confirming payment of consultation fees, and gathering information and documents for attorney review.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm paralegal experience; two or more years preferred.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred, particularly in guardianship, estate, trust, or fiduciary litigation, or family law.
• Familiarity with Maryland courts and MDEC electronic filing preferred.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work with substantial financial, medical, and other sensitive records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; experience with Clio is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, follow established procedures, and carry assignments through to completion.
• Sound judgment, clear communication, and a willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred; comparable experience will be considered.

Working With Our Firm

Our work requires both careful attention to detail and an understanding of the people behind each matter. We value colleagues who support one another, communicate openly, and take responsibility for the quality of their work.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client matters and work closely with attorneys across family law and trusts and estates.

Our benefits include a 401(k) profit-sharing plan with a 3% company match, opportunity to join company health insurance plan, paid time off, and opportunities to work from home following the initial onboarding period. We also offer social and team-building activities and a positive, supportive work environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé through Indeed, along with a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the position. Please identify any experience with Maryland family law, estate planning, estate and fiduciary litigation, and guardianship.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000