Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant – Transactional and Litigation (2 Openings) | Baltimore, MDThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey MattsonAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is a well-established regional law firm based in downtown Baltimore. For decades it has given sophisticated legal advice and a high level of personal attention to clients ranging from startups and closely held businesses to public companies and multistate enterprises. The firm has strong practices in corporate and business transactions, commercial real estate, litigation and dispute resolution, estates and trusts, and tax. Its work reaches well beyond Maryland, including national and international matters. Its attorneys are regularly recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell.The firm’s work is serious, but the culture isn’t stuffy. Attorneys and staff are accessible and collaborative, and they work together across practice groups. Staff are treated as part of the teamWhy join us?

• The firm covers 90% of employee healthcare premiums
• Competitive salary based on your experience
• You’ll work closely with experienced attorneys on complex, high-value corporate, real estate, and litigation matters
• The culture is collaborative and inclusive, with cross-practice teamwork and a client-first approach that includes the professional staff
• The firm respects work-life balance, which is a big reason it keeps its people for the long haul
• The office is downtown with easy access to the Harbor area, restaurants, and transit
• It’s a stable firm with a long track record, where you’ll be known and valued instead of being a number at a mega-firm

Job DetailsOur client is hiring two experienced Legal Secretaries/Legal Assistants. One will support the Transactional group (Corporate/Real Estate). The second will support either the Litigation group or the Transactional group, depending on the candidate’s background and the firm’s needs. Candidates with experience in either area are encouraged to apply.Responsibilities – Transactional (Corporate/Real Estate):

• Prepare, format, and revise transactional documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
• Manage closing checklists, signature pages, and closing binders. Coordinate document execution and distribution
• Prepare and file entity formation and corporate maintenance documents with state agencies
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, opposing counsel, and clients to keep deals on schedule
• Track deadlines, manage attorney calendars, and keep files organized

Responsibilities – Litigation:

• Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• E-file and serve documents in state and federal courts (Maryland Judiciary MDEC and PACER/CM-ECF)
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings, and depositions. Manage attorney schedules
• Organize case files, exhibits, and trial and hearing materials
• Communicate with courts, clients, court reporters, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant at a law firm
• Strong background in transactional work (corporate and/or real estate) or litigation
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, including complex document formatting, redlining, and document comparison
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple attorneys and deadlines
• Professional, proactive, and comfortable working closely with clients and attorneys
• Experience with document management and timekeeping systems is a plus

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