Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid) - Temp-to-Hire
Location: Owings Mills, MD 21117
Pay: $48,000-$52,000 (salary upon conversion)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Setting: Hybrid - 3 days onsite; (during training, onsite daily)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Industry: Legal Services / Paralegal Support
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support a tenured legal team within a respected law practice. This role provides full case lifecycle support and offers the opportunity to step into a long-term position. This is a Litigation paralegal role supporting criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and workers' compensation practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide full administrative case support throughout the lifecycle for an assigned attorney
- Serve as primary communication point for clients, courts, medical providers, insurers, and external parties
- Draft correspondence and manage client communications and follow-up
- Handle Maryland-related case filing and ensure accuracy of all case documentation
- Maintain organized case files, deadlines, calendars, and workflow management
- Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors
- Assist with preparation of legal documents, discovery materials, and case summaries
- Support general office operations as needed
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- If no degree: 8+ years of paralegal experience required
- Minimum 3-5 years of legal administrative or paralegal support experience
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented, positive attitude
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Case Master Pro (CMP) is required
- Strong initiative and eagerness to learn and take on more responsibility
Ideal Candidate Profile
- "Go-getter" mindset with strong initiative
- Coachable, dependable, and adaptable
- Strong work ethic and commitment to supporting the legal team
- Able to work independently without heavy oversight
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact confidently with clients and courts
Dress Code
- Business attire when meeting clients
- Jeans acceptable in-office when not meeting with clients
Why This Firm?
The team is highly tenured and values individuals who demonstrate dedication, legal knowledge, and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. The previous employee was successful due to their strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to take on additional responsibilities.
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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.