Description We are in search of a Legal Assistant in the legal industry, situated in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting attorneys, managing client intake processes, and handling a variety of administrative tasks. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of litigation, e-filing, inbound and outbound calls, drafting legal documents, department mail, and mail distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in managing their workload, ensuring all tasks and deadlines are met

• Oversee client intake processes to ensure timely onboarding of new clients

• Collaborate with attorneys and the billing team to manage billing processes proactively

• Work in tandem with attorneys to handle conflict clearance

• Utilize various software programs, including IntApp, NetDocs, and MS Office, to prepare correspondence and legal documents

• Format documents, including headers/footers, table of contents, and table of authorities

• Proofread documents to ensure they are free of typographical errors

• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with clients and coworkers

• Perform administrative tasks such as opening new matters, entering attorney time, and submitting invoices for payment

• Handle administrative tasks including preparing case files, filing correspondence (both paper and electronic), photocopying, scanning, and preparing packages for mailing

• Answer telephones and greet attorney guests. Requirements • Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents is required

• Experience with e-Filing processes and systems is necessary

• Ability to handle inbound and outbound calls professionally

• Proficiency in litigation procedures and protocols

• Experience with department mail management

• Ability to distribute incoming mail effectively

• Proven track record in mail distribution

• Must have strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with legal terminology and principles

• Proficiency in using legal research software and tools

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Must maintain confidentiality and act with discretion at all times

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent time management skills

• A proactive approach to tasks and the ability to work independently.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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