Paralegal

HILLMAN BROWN & DARROW PA; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 Annapolis law firm, seeks an experienced paralegal to join our downtown office. The role requires dependable, detail-oriented individuals who can support attorneys through all stages of case preparation and administration under Maryland procedures.

This full-time, on-site position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a paralegal in a law firm is required.
• Familiarity with Maryland law, court procedures, and 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Maryland law familiarity

Legal document preparation

Electronic filing systems

Word processing software

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Paralegal certification preferred

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Electronic court filing systems

Word processing 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