Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Legal Administrative Assistant
Career Insights for Paralegal / Legal Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Maryland data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
Legal Administrative Assistant Ultimate Staffing Services
•3.8 Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $52,000
•$54,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Executive administrative support
Full Job Description Legal Administrative Assistant Location:
Towson, MD Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM
•5:30
PM Employment Type:
Direct Hire Salary:
$52,000
•$54,000 annually
Work Arrangement:
Fully Onsite Position Overview Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys within a busy litigation practice. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have prior legal administrative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide exceptional support while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, appointments, and scheduling activities Coordinate meetings, conference calls, depositions, and other legal proceedings Prepare, proofread, and process legal correspondence and documents Open new client files and maintain accurate case records Perform conflict checks and assist with client intake procedures File and organize electronic and paper documents E-file documents with courts as needed Coordinate with court personnel, court reporters, and other legal professionals Process billing information, attorney time entries, and administrative forms Prepare certified mail and other outgoing legal communications Maintain confidential client and firm information Provide backup administrative support to other team members as needed Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of administrative, legal administrative, or related experience Previous law firm experience preferred Experience supporting litigation attorneys highly desirable Familiarity with court filing procedures preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: Highly organized and detail-oriented Friendly, professional, and team-focused Adaptable and flexible Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Skilled at managing competing priorities and deadlines Committed to providing exceptional administrative support All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.