Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Law Firm

Silver Spring, MD

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to a lawyer specializing in personal injury and criminal cases, enhancing office effectiveness.
- Handle communication with clients and witnesses to ensure smooth case management.
- Support and attend trials administratively, assisting in various tasks during legal proceedings.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimonies to aid in case preparation.
- Conduct investigations and perform statistical/documentary research to gather case-relevant information.
- Locate and develop information pertinent to cases being handled.
- Type and file basic legal documents and correspondence, ensuring proper documentation.
- Answer and direct phone calls, managing communication channels efficiently.
- Maintain contact lists to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Monitor deadlines and manage calendars to ensure timely case management and legal processes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Proven working experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary is required.
- Familiarity with personal injury cases, legal procedures, protocols, and the court system is essential.
- Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal office is necessary.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in English are required.
- Working knowledge of case management software is needed.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills are essential for effective performance.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure is necessary.
- Must have Spanish language skills to communicate effectively with diverse clients.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a salary range of $40, to $60, per year.

Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- The position requires working an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday.
- Availability for weekends as needed.

Work Location:
- The job requires working in person.