Legal Assistant

Friedman Williams; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant in Baltimore, MD to support the firm's legal team. The role entails handling administrative tasks, document preparation, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple duties with discretion and professionalism. Experience in a legal or administrative role is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Previous legal or administrative support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparation, review, and organization of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law to support cases.
• Maintain and manage electronic and physical legal files with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents under supervision.
• Coordinate document production processes (photocopying, scanning, printing, binding).
• Manage communications with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and stakeholders.
• Assist with trial/hearing preparations, including organizing evidence and witness lists.
• Provide general administrative support including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Job description

Legal Assistant Baltimore Maryland

Job ID: 19939

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and clerical support, helping to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our legal department. The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, and capable of handling a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys and paralegals in the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, briefs, and pleadings.
• Conduct research on legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law to support active cases and internal projects.
• Maintain and manage legal files, both in electronic databases and physical filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and court appearances on behalf of attorneys.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents under the supervision of attorneys.
• Coordinate document production processes, including photocopying, scanning, printing, and binding legal materials.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparations, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness lists.
• Provide general administrative support, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and processing invoices and expense reports.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and document management systems is a plus.
• Previous experience in a legal or administrative support role preferred.

If you are interested or know of anyone please send your resume over to [e-mail]