Legal Assistant- Litigation

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and Dental

401K

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Generous paid time off

Job summary

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway in Laurel, MD is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant. This role involves legal file management, drafting documents, and client communication within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have prior litigation experience and strong Microsoft Office skills. The position comes with a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and paid time off. Applicants must be prepared to pass background checks and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Previous Litigation Experience required.
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure or mortgage banking is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Legal file reviews and document validations.
• Drafting of legal documents.
• Client interaction and communication.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Legal research

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

With over 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full‑time Litigation Legal Assistant in our Laurel, MD office! MWC is a high volume, fast‑paced, multi‑office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.

Our Legal Assistants are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and tasks within a legal setting under the direct supervision of the Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Previous Litigation Experience required
• Legal file reviews and document validations;
• File management to ensure court deadlines are met;
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction;
• Client communication;
• Legal research on legal matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations;
• Calculating of fees;
• Assisting with projects/assignments from Attorneys.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required;
• Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred;
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines;
• Strong word processing and proofreading skills;
• Strong attention to detail and organization;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as appropriate;
• Ability to adapt to change.

This is a full‑time position, with immediate availability. Passing a background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability and a generous paid time off package.

Office Hours

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees can choose their schedule from the following options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.