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Robert Half
Paralegal
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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 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. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or completion of a paralegal studies certificate program.
- At least 2 years of paralegal experience, with 3 to 5 years preferred in litigation-related work.
- Background supporting personal injury cases, medical records review, workers' compensation matters, or medical malpractice files.
- Demonstrated ability to manage filings, deadlines, and procedural tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to oversee multiple matters at the same time.
- Proficiency with case management platforms, electronic filing systems, and document management software.
- Working knowledge of discovery, civil litigation processes, docketing, and trial preparation.
- Clear and detail-oriented communication skills when interacting with clients and other legal stakeholders.