Join a nationally-recognized law firm committed to excellence! We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Practice Assistant to support our Asbestos and Toxic Tort team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a premier law firm known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated client base, and dedication to professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Asbestos and Toxic Tort litigation and/or related transactions.
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
Manage case files and maintain detailed case calendars, including tracking deadlines and court dates.
Coordinate scheduling, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel with professionalism and discretion.
Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts and maintain proficiency with relevant court procedures.
Perform time entry, billing support, and expense report processing.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive matters and case information.
Qualifications:
Law firm experience required – candidates must have worked in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar support role within a law firm environment.
Experience in Asbestos and Toxic Tort litigation and/or transactions is required – familiarity with case progression, pleadings, and terminology specific to this area is essential.
Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional demeanor with a client-service mindset.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Asbestosunmatched
Billingunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Formatunmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
File Managementunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Proofreadingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Travel Planningunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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