Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Offit Kurman Brand•Lutherville Timonium, MD

About The Position

Offit Kurman, P.A., an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy litigation team based out of Timonium, MD. This role requires strong e-filing experience, extensive trial preparation skills, and the ability to manage multiple attorney calendars and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

3+ years of legal administrative experience; litigation experience required
Demonstrated experience with MD and/or DC e-filing; federal filing is a plus
Strong trial preparation and document production skills
Advanced calendaring experience supporting multiple busy attorneys
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
Manage complex, high-volume calendars including court dates, hearings, depositions, and deadlines
Prepare, draft, format, and proofread litigation documents under attorney supervision
Perform electronic filing in Maryland and/or Washington, DC courts; federal e-filing a plus
Create and maintain shell documents and templates (complaints, answers, discovery, interrogatories, responses)
Support extensive trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, and TOCs/TOAs
Coordinate new client and matter intake and maintain organized electronic and physical case files
Track deadlines and assist with case management to ensure compliance with court rules
Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, and external parties
Process expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and reimbursements
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and ethical standards