Paralegal- Legal Assistant

Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our busy civil and criminal litigation practice.

You will manage a high-volume caseload, open and maintain files, communicate with clients, gather records, and assist attorneys with discovery, filings, and trial preparation. We value initiative, organization, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Experience handling civil and criminal matters a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain meticulous case notes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling a high volume of active civil and criminal matters
• Assisting with files from initial client intake through resolution
• Communicating regularly with clients
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Obtaining medical records, bills, police reports, insurance information, and other documentation
• Communicating with insurance companies, medical providers, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
• Tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding information
• Preparing correspondence and legal documents
• Organizing records and case materials
• Assisting with discovery
• Preparing demand packages and demand letters
• Assisting attorneys with litigation and trial preparation
• Maintaining detailed and accurate case notes
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines at the same time
• Following a file from beginning to end rather than handling only one small portion of the process

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to manage a large caseload

Self-starter with initiative

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Paralegal certification preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group is a busy civil and criminal litigation firm seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team.

We are a high-volume law firm, and we are looking for someone who can keep up with that pace while remaining organized, accurate, and professional.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a “figure it out” mentality.

That does not mean you are expected to know everything on day one. It means that when you are given a task, you take ownership of it. You ask questions when you need to, look for the answer, follow through, and do not let things sit simply because you have never handled that particular issue before.

Our office is highly collaborative. Attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and staff work together throughout the day. You must be comfortable communicating, asking questions, sharing information, and jumping in when another member of the team needs assistance.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling a high volume of active civil and criminal matters
• Assisting with files from initial client intake through resolution
• Communicating regularly with clients
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Obtaining medical records, bills, police reports, insurance information, and other documentation
• Communicating with insurance companies, medical providers, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
• Tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding information
• Preparing correspondence and legal documents
• Organizing records and case materials
• Assisting with discovery
• Preparing demand packages and demand letters
• Assisting attorneys with litigation and trial preparation
• Maintaining detailed and accurate case notes
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines at the same time
• Following a file from beginning to end rather than handling only one small portion of the process

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly motivated and takes initiative
• Has strong organizational skills
• Can manage a large caseload without losing track of details
• Has a genuine “figure it out” mentality
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows through
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates well with clients, attorneys, and coworkers
• Can work independently while also being part of a collaborative team
• Is comfortable asking questions but does not need to be told every next step
• Pays attention to details
• Understands that deadlines matter
• Can prioritize when several things need attention at once
• Is willing to learn and wants room to grow

Prior law firm experience is preferred, particularly experience involving personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, family law, or other litigation matters. However, we are also interested in candidates with strong organizational skills, good judgment, initiative, and the ability to learn quickly.

This is not a position where you will perform the same limited task every day. You will be exposed to different types of cases, clients, attorneys, courts, and legal issues. We want someone who wants to learn the entire process and become an important part of the firm.

Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group is looking for someone who wants more than simply a job. We want someone who takes pride in their work, wants responsibility, enjoys being part of a team, and wants the opportunity to grow with a busy litigation practice.