Legal Support Assistant - Baltimore

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Assistant in its Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in MS Word, Outlook and Excel, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently.  Candidate should type a minimum of 55 words per minute with high accuracy.  This position will provide support to both attorneys and staff.  In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:  Prepares expense reports & check requests; assists with client bills; prepares and maintains client and other files both in electronic and paper filing systems; processes expenses and check requests; provides services, such as duplication, printing, scanning, mailing; liaises with third party vendors to coordinate services; performs data entry; schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences and handles other related details; coordinates and schedules travel arrangements; assists with the preparation of legal correspondence, pleadings, memos, reports, forms and other legal documents; helps with the opening of new clients & matters; maintains various calendars; assists attorneys and others in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials; handles other clerical/administrative duties as assigned; assists with special projects; may provide back-up help as needed with general office services.

Qualifications Include:

• Office administrative experience (law firm experience preferred but not required);
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel;
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions from office management, attorneys and other staff and provide information and services with extraordinary courtesy and tact in a fast-paced demanding environment;
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints;
• Confidentiality;
• Exceptional client service skills;
• Working effectively within a group or independently;
• Excellent proofreading skills;
• Must be willing to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. 

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.