Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Litigation Support

R.e.-Michel-Compan; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The R.E. Michel Company, a national HVAC/R equipment wholesaler, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department. This part-time, non-exempt role handles process service, real estate transactions, claims management, and discovery responses.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of legal secretary experience and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. No relocation; on-site position in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as legal secretary or legal administrator.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, employment law, contracts, and personal injury law preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process service of legal documents and route to the appropriate department.
• Assist in-house counsel with real estate transactions and related due diligence.
• Maintain registered agents, entities, and insureds lists with CT Corp and insurers.
• Investigate, submit, and oversee third‑party claims.
• Support litigation tasks and respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The R.E. Michel Company, a national HVAC/R equipment wholesaler, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department. This part-time, non-exempt role handles process service, real estate transactions, claims management, and discovery responses.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of legal secretary experience and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. No relocation; on-site position in Maryland.