We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a commercial litigation team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who thrives in a fast-paced legal setting and can help attorneys manage complex matters before state and federal courts. The position offers the chance to contribute to high-level business dispute work within a collaborative law firm environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support several attorneys in the commercial litigation practice by handling day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize litigation documents such as motions, pleadings, discovery materials, briefs, and client correspondence.
- Submit court filings through Maryland state court platforms and federal electronic filing systems while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Track schedules, maintain calendars, and monitor critical case deadlines to help keep matters moving efficiently.
- Arrange depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and meetings with clients and other case participants.
- Assemble exhibits, hearing packets, and trial preparation materials in an organized and court-ready format.
- Maintain physical and electronic case records, keeping document management systems current and well organized.
- Assist with administrative processes including timekeeping, billing support, expense submissions, and conflict check coordination.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and outside service providers as needed.
- At least 5 years of experience providing legal support to litigation attorneys.
- Prior exposure to commercial litigation matters is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with electronic filing in Maryland state courts and federal courts.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Advanced document preparation skills, including formatting lengthy legal filings and creating tables of contents and tables of authorities.
- Proven ability to organize competing priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills paired with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with litigation support platforms and document management systems is a plus.
A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys handling sophisticated business disputes in state and federal courts. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters in a collaborative, professional environment with attorneys who value strong administrative and litigation support.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within the commercial litigation practice. Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents. Electronically file documents in Maryland state courts and federal courts, including CM/ECF filings. Maintain attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and assist with docket management. Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings. Prepare and organize exhibits, trial binders, and hearing materials. Manage case files and maintain document management systems. Assist with time entry, billing, expense reports, and conflict checks. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
Qualifications
5+ years of legal secretarial experience supporting litigation attorneys. Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred. Experience with Maryland state court filings and federal court electronic filing systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong document formatting skills, including creation of tables of contents, tables of authorities, and complex legal documents. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and professional communication skills. Preferred Experience Experience supporting attorneys in business, contract, shareholder, construction, real estate, or other complex commercial disputes. Familiarity with litigation management and document management systems.
Exceptional medical coverage for entire family, discounted parking, generous PO, Retirement savings, Profit Sharing and many other perks to help you meet your personal and professional goals.
Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy' LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume.