Litigation Paralegal

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, mid-sized law firm providing a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. Our attorneys are committed to delivering practical, results-oriented legal solutions while maintaining strong, long-standing client relationships.

Our firm takes pride in its collaborative and collegial environment, where attorneys and professional staff work closely together to provide exceptional client service. We value initiative, reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail, and we encourage our team members to develop their skills and grow professionally.

Why join us?

### Why Join Us?

• **Competitive Compensation:** Salary range of $60,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.
• **Excellent Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• **Convenient Location:** Walking distance from Metro, with paid parking or a Metro stipend.
• **Supportive Environment:** Join a collaborative, collegial team that values professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect.
• **Meaningful Responsibility:** Work directly with experienced attorneys and established property management clients.
• **Professional Growth:** Develop specialized knowledge of Maryland landlord-tenant law and gain hands-on litigation experience.
• **Additional Perks:** Paid time off, firm holidays, professional development opportunities and access to an on-site fitness facility.

Job Details

We are a well-established, mid-sized law firm located seeking a highly organized and dependable Landlord-Tenant Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support our active litigation practice.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, established property management clients, courts, process servers, and sheriff's offices. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing a high volume of matters, coordinating court filings and eviction proceedings, tracking deadlines, and ensuring cases move forward efficiently.

Prior landlord-tenant experience is welcome but not required. We are open to candidates with general civil litigation or law firm experience who are organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

### What You Will Do

**Landlord-Tenant & Litigation Support**

• Prepare and file Maryland landlord-tenant complaints and related pleadings, including Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over matters.
• Prepare and coordinate legal notices in accordance with lease requirements and applicable procedures.
• Prepare and track Warrants of Restitution and coordinate eviction-related matters.
• Communicate with property managers, courts, process servers, and sheriff's offices regarding case status, service, and scheduling.
• Maintain detailed case tracking lists and monitor filing deadlines, court dates, and eviction schedules.
• Prepare court dockets, exhibits, hearing materials, and other litigation documents.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and coordinate required documents, witnesses, and other hearing-related details.

**Client Communication & Coordination**

• Serve as a regular point of contact for property management clients.
• Provide timely case updates and obtain information and documentation needed to move matters forward.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, court personnel, process servers, sheriff's offices, and other outside parties.
• Draft routine correspondence and respond promptly to attorney and client requests.

**Administrative & Legal Support**

• Open and organize new matters and maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Assist with case-opening materials, check requests, expense reports, certified mail, and FedEx packages.
• Copy, scan, print, assemble, label, file, and mail pleadings, notices, exhibits, and service packets.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing-related questions and matter information.
• Provide backup support to the legal team and assist with other administrative needs as necessary.
• Travel occasionally to local courts, client properties, or other locations as needed.

### What You Bring

• Two or more years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal administrative professional preferred.
• General familiarity with Maryland civil litigation and court procedures preferred.
• Prior landlord-tenant, eviction, property management, collections, or high-volume litigation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with MDEC, PACER, or other electronic court filing systems is helpful.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant college degree preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of active matters and recurring deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service orientation, reliability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new legal technology and AI-powered tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

### Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $60,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• On-site fitness facility.
• Paid parking in downtown Bethesda or a Metro stipend.
• Convenient location just two blocks from the Bethesda Metro station.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities to develop specialized legal experience.

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