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Litigation 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
Background:
- Strong understanding of federal court procedures, experience managing discovery and electronic filings, and an interest in regulatory and administrative law and new regulations
- Format, proofread, and cite check legal filings (pleadings, motions, briefs, appendices, proposed orders)
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings
- Organize exhibits and supplemental filings
- Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate is preferred
Benefits:
- Hybrid one day a week after initial training period
- Competitive salary
- Strong benefits package
- Great cultureReach out to me today at michelle.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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