Asistente legal

HILLMAN BROWN & DARROW PA; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A., an established law firm in downtown Annapolis, seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on supporting attorneys through all stages of case preparation and administration with a strong emphasis on Maryland procedures.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience in a law firm, familiarity with Maryland court rules, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a paralegal in a law firm is required.
• Familiarity with Maryland law, court procedures, and legal filing requirements.
• Experience preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Proficiency with electronic court filing systems and standard word-processing software.
• Strong written communication, proofreading, and typing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• Prepare and electronically file court documents in accordance with Maryland court rules.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files.
• Complete legal forms and assist with case preparation, discovery, and administrative tasks.
• Monitor filing requirements, deadlines, and case-related obligations.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and other parties.
• Provide general paralegal and legal administrative support to attorneys as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Maryland law knowledge

Court filing proficiency

Strong proofreading

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic filing systems

Case management software

Job description

Experienced Paralegal

Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A. | Downtown Annapolis, Maryland

Full-Time | On-Site

Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A., an established law firm located in downtown Annapolis, is seeking an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team.

We are looking for a qualified professional who takes pride in producing accurate work, managing competing priorities, and supporting attorneys through all stages of case preparation and administration. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Maryland legal procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.

We value quality over speed in our hiring process and are interested in finding the right long-term fit for our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• Prepare and electronically file court documents in accordance with applicable Maryland court rules and filing requirements.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
• Complete legal forms and assist with case preparation, document management, discovery, and administrative tasks.
• Monitor filing requirements, deadlines, and other case-related obligations.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and other parties as appropriate.
• Provide general paralegal and legal administrative support to attorneys as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a paralegal in a law firm is required.
• Familiarity with Maryland law, court procedures, and legal filing requirements.
• Experience preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Proficiency with electronic court filing systems and standard word-processing software.
• Strong written communication, proofreading, and typing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.

Experience with family law and Maryland District Court procedures is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a seasoned professional who understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, follow-through, and consistency in a law firm environment. The right candidate is dependable, takes ownership of their work, anticipates needs, and can be trusted to manage responsibilities with care and attention to detail.

If you are an experienced paralegal looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Annapolis law firm, we welcome your interest.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off