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Robert Half
Legal Administrative Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$64,803 / year median in Maryland
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support legal and administrative operations for a 6-week assignment in downtown Baltimore. This contract role is expected to last approximately 6 weeks and will assist with document preparation, court-related filings, case coordination, and general legal office support. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with legal records, deadlines, and tax-related documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare draft legal responses, including notices of intention to defend and answers, for attorney or authorized reviewer approval before submission
- File pleadings and related legal documents with the appropriate court or agency and distribute copies to involved parties as required
- Maintain and organize legal files, correspondence, and case records to ensure accurate documentation and easy retrieval
- Coordinate calendars, track filing deadlines, and support scheduling for matters requiring timely legal action
- Assist with drafting letters, affidavits, notices, and other legal or administrative documents tied to active matters
- Support discovery-related tasks, including document collection, review preparation, and management of electronic records
- Use case management and e-filing systems to update matter status, store records, and monitor submission activity Requirements
- Experience providing administrative support in a legal, court, or government office setting
- Working knowledge of court filings, e-filing procedures, and legal document handling
- Ability to prepare draft pleadings, notices, letters, and related legal documentation with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with legal file organization and case management software
- Strong calendar management skills and the ability to track multiple deadlines accurately
- Experience supporting discovery or e-discovery activities is preferred
- Comfortable handling tax notices, affidavits, and other matter-specific legal records Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.