Job Description

We are a small AV rated litigation firm seeking to hire a motivated, enthusiastic paralegal/legal assistant to support our trial lawyers in our N. Bethesda/Rockville office. The schedule is flexible and we will consider those interested in full-time or part-time employment.

Qualifications: Experience as a paralegal with communication, writing, typing, verbal, and strong computer (must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe DC) skills are imperative. Familiarity with CLIO and Lexis or comparable research methodology is a plus. In addition the ideal candidate must be eager to learn, have good technical abilities, people skills, analytical and organizational skills and possess a positive, friendly attitude. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks, take initiative to solve problems, and operate efficiently in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment.

Duties include, among other things: (1) assisting in drafting correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, motions, discovery & other legal documents; (2) assisting in the filing of pleadings and papers (including E-filing) for all Maryland, D.C. and Virginia courts; (3) assisting in maintaining attorneys' litigation calendars including the scheduling and entering all dates from court Scheduling Orders and/or other deadlines as mandated by the courts on Outlook, (4) maintaining and organizing files, (5) assisting with trial preparation including document production, preparing exhibits and organization of materials; (6) managing the development and organization of large document production (though the use of PDF tools including combining files and Bates Stamp, etc.); (7)drafting discovery papers; (8) drafting subpoenas and other papers, to obtain medical records ; (9) assisting in time entry/billing (using CLIO, Timeslips and QuickBooks); (10) phone duties as needed; and (10) medical records review, summary and management.

We offer a friendly, business casual atmosphere, collegial environment and a competitive compensation package based on experience with benefits (e.g., vacation/PTO, paid parking, merit based bonus incentives, health insurance options available).

If you meet the above requirements, please send cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person