Legal Assistant — Trial & Corporate (Baltimore)

Duane Morris LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Referral bonus

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP in Baltimore seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the Trial and Corporate groups. Under supervision, you will draft and proofread legal documents, file cases electronically, manage calendars, and assist with travel arrangements.

You will greet clients, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with staff to meet deadlines. This role requires local presence in the office four days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma required; Associate certificate or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years on-the-job experience in a law office setting.
• Ability to read, write, and proofread routine legal documents with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Types and proofs correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Electronically files legal case documents in State and Federal Courts.
• Screens calls and maintains calendar and deadlines.
• Opens new files and maintains filing systems, both electronic and hard-copy.
• Receives clients and visitors and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with travel arrangements and scheduling for attorneys.

Skills

Proofreading

Transcription

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Client communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duane Morris LLP in Baltimore seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the Trial and Corporate groups. Under supervision, you will draft and proofread legal documents, file cases electronically, manage calendars, and assist with travel arrangements.

You will greet clients, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with staff to meet deadlines. This role requires local presence in the office four days per week.