Criminal Defense Paralegal

Albers & Associates; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing professional development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Job summary

Albers & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our attorneys in Family, Criminal, and Estates & Trusts. The ideal candidate is proactive, skilled in managing case files and client communications, and ensuring the firm operates efficiently while providing high-quality service.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Timonium, Maryland, offering a collaborative team environment and benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Certified paralegal in Maryland.
• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential client information.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties.
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal documents.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation and case management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified paralegal in Maryland

3 years of paralegal experience

Tools

Clio

MyCase

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Albers and Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our attorneys in Family, Criminal, and Estates & Trusts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and skilled at managing case files, legal documents, and client communications. This role is essential to ensuring the firm operates efficiently while providing high-quality service to our clients. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys
• Organize and maintain case files, records, and documentation
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties as directed
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal documents
• Support attorneys in trial preparation, discovery, and case management

Required Qualifications

• Certified paralegal in Maryland
• Minimum of 3years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills
• Proficiency with legal software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential client information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in areas like Criminal, Family, or Estates & Trusts
• Familiarity with court procedures, filings, and deadlines
• Experience preparing briefs, pleadings, and legal correspondence
• Ability to assist in trial preparation and discovery processes

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About Albers & Associates

Albers & Associates was founded by Ross Albers in 2015 from his dining room table in Westminster, MD. We will be celebrating our 11th anniversary in March!

Albers & Associates moved to our new headquarters in Timonium, MD in January 2025. We value our strong, unified company culture because we believe the best work is done together. We are building a culture: a place where people become leaders and where people grow.