Interim Legal Administrator

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Contract-to-Hire Commerical Litigation Administrative Assistant.

Overview: Our client is seeking a mid to senior level legal administrator who specializes in administrative support to attorneys specializing in complex commercial litigation.

Company: Maryland based law firm.

Experience: 5+ years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm.

Location: Potomac, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

Type and proofread legal documents, including all types of pleadings and correspondence.

Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant documents, including discovery, are properly filed and easily accessible.

Coordinate with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.

Maintenance of digital and physical files.

Handle electronic filing (e-filing) and service of court documents in both state and federal courts in Maryland, DC and Virginia

Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments.

Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, litigation dates and reminders.

Setting up and maintaining digital and physical pleading binders.

Generally assist attorneys as needed with secretarial and administrative support

Qualifications Include:

5+ years of assistant/secretarial or administrative support experience in a commercial litigation department/practice.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court rules related to litigation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort and skill in speaking with clients.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

E-filing of pleadings in both state and federal courts in Maryland, DC and Virginia

Proficient in technology, Microsoft Office (and in particular expertise in Microsoft Word) and document management software (experience in i-Manage beneficial), and able to effectively use other litigation software.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 194504