Job Description
Job Profile
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Towson, MD
Hire Type: Contingent
Pay Range: $24 - $28/hr
Work Model: Onsite Recruiter Contact: Natalie Dunn I natalie@marykraft.com I 443-345-3303
Nature & Scope:
Positional Overview
Are you a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Join our client’s dynamic team in this contingent role, where you’ll support legal professionals with case management, document preparation, and research in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic chance to expand your legal expertise while working with a dedicated team that values precision and efficiency. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to make an impact, apply today!
Role & Responsibility:
Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success
· Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, complaints, and answers.
· Assisting with discovery processes, preparing interrogatories, and managing responses for both incoming and outgoing discovery.
· Managing time and billing for the firm's legal services.
· E-filing legal documents efficiently and accurately in compliance with court rules.
· Handling a modest collection practice, which may include preparing demand letters, tracking outstanding balances, and supporting the collection process.
· Performing dictation and transcription duties for attorneys.
· Ordering and managing case records and ensuring all necessary documentation is up to date.
· Preparing trial materials, including paperwork and exhibits.
· Providing receptionist support as needed, ensuring smooth operations at the front desk.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive
· A strong administrative background with at least 5 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
· Experience with family law, personal injury cases, and a broad exposure to criminal law, trusts, estates, and wills is preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
· Demonstrated ability to e-file pleadings and manage the discovery process (both outgoing and responding).
· Experience with time and billing software (preferred, but not required).
· Experience in collections and handling outstanding balances is a plus.
· Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
· Ability to multitask and manage a dynamic workload effectively.
· A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently when necessary.
· A willingness to undergo a background check.
Company Description
Mary Kraft HR was founded in 1989 by Maryland native Mary Kraft and has since partnered with industry-leading companies in healthcare, financial, commercial, insurance, and service industry. As of February 2022, we celebrated 33 years as a small but mighty family-owned business. We are also proud to announce that for the last 5 consecutive years we have received Best in Staffing’s Client and Talent Diamond Awards.
We’re here to make sure you get placed in a job that suits your needs and skills and offers the resources you need to advance your career. We offer medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
Mary Kraft HR was founded in 1989 by Maryland native Mary Kraft and has since partnered with industry-leading companies in healthcare, financial, commercial, insurance, and service industry. As of February 2022, we celebrated 33 years as a small but mighty family-owned business. We are also proud to announce that for the last 5 consecutive years we have received Best in Staffing’s Client and Talent Diamond Awards.\r\n\r\nWe’re here to make sure you get placed in a job that suits your needs and skills and offers the resources you need to advance your career. We offer medical, dental, vision, and 401K.