Paralegal

University of Maryland Medical System; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Linthicum, MD is seeking a paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel's Labor & Employment practice. The successful candidate will manage dockets, prepare exhibits, and draft professional correspondence, memos, and reports.

Candidates should have paralegal experience in litigation or administrative EEOC/MCCR matters, excellent proofreading, file organization, and experience with matter tracking in electronic platforms.

Qualifications

• This position requires paralegal experience in litigation or administrative EEOC/MCCR matters.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Must compose professional correspondence, memos, and reports and organize exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Labor & Employment practice group for the Office of the General Counsel.
• Manage dockets, organize files, and prepare exhibits.
• Draft correspondence, memos, and reports with accurate grammar and format.
• Assist attorneys with matter tracking in electronic platforms.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Memos and reports

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies or related field

Paralegal certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Requirements

This paralegal position supports the Office of the General Counsel's Labor & Employment practice group. The successful applicant must have excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as experience:

• Working as a paralegal in a litigation or administrative (EEOC/MCCR) practice.
• Composing professional correspondence, memos and reports.
• Proofreading and correcting prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax and content.
• Collecting, organizing, and preparing exhibits.
• Managing dockets.
• Reviewing documents and creating outlines, timelines, and other summary materials.
• Assisting attorneys with matter tracking and management in electronic software platforms.
• Organizing and maintaining files.

Work Experience

Paralegal experience in an administrative or litigation practice. Experience in labor and employment preferred. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work in collegial, but busy legal practice.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associates Degree in relevant applicable field is preferred.
• Five years of experience as a paralegal and/or law clerk is required. Admission to the Maryland State Bar may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies is preferred.
• Health care experience is preferred.