We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance case coordination, document review, and deadline management in a litigation-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep matters moving efficiently while communicating effectively with clients and legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with discovery activities, due diligence efforts, and review of case materials to identify items needing legal attention before submission.
• Examine incoming records and document productions for completeness, then upload and organize materials accurately within the case management system.
• Maintain orderly electronic case files and closing documentation so records remain accessible, current, and audit-ready.
• Assist with building cases through review of financial and medical documentation, preparation of exhibits, and concise summaries of evidence and disclosures.
• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, courts, lenders, agents, and vendors to gather information and keep case activity on track.
• Track filing deadlines, hearings, mediations, and trial-related dates while helping ensure submissions meet applicable court rules and procedural requirements.
• Conduct legal and factual research using appropriate resources and apply knowledge of legal terminology and processes in daily case support.
• Respond effectively to routine procedural questions and provide timely service to internal and external contacts involved in active matters.