JOB OPENINGS

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic associate to join our dynamic mid-sized AV rated civil litigation and insurance defense firm. Candidate should have strong writing and research skills, and either judicial clerk experience or 2-5 years litigation experience.

Applicants should be a member of the Maryland Bar and either admitted to or have the potential to waive into the D.C. Bar. Competitive salary and benefits, and potential work from home and in our Montgomery County office options.

We are seeking a full-time legal assistant/paralegal to assist partners and associates throughout the litigation process. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating information and communication among clients, attorneys, expert witnesses, and insurance adjusters.
• Drafting complaints, answers, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assisting with discovery and trial preparation, including:
  • Draft deposition notices, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas for witnesses and records
  • Organize, review, and summarize large document productions and exhibits
  • Organize and prepare documents for production
  • Obtain medical records pursuant to HIPAA guidelines
  • Analyze and summarize medical records and other records
  • Prepare exhibits for motions, depositions, and use at trial
• E-Filing for Maryland, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Courts
• Organizing and maintaining client files
• Transcribing dictation

• Three years of experience with working knowledge of discovery and subpoena process.
• Strong understanding of the civil litigation and court rules in federal and state courts for Maryland and District of Columbia.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment with a strong ability to prioritize workload, solve problems and follow through with assignments.

Great benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.