• Litigation Paralegal

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A., an AV-rated law firm with offices in Frederick, Greenbelt and Rockville, MD, seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced litigation paralegal to support trial lawyers in its Rockville location. Applicant must have 3+ years of litigation experience, excellent technical ability, and good people skills. Required management skills are:

 

1. Document Management

2. Task Management

3. Fact Management

4. People Management

 

Applicant must also possess :

  • A positive and friendly attitude
  • The ability to work independently, multi-task, and operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong experience in legal research, including Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
  • Ability to prepare and draft motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with strict attention to detail, and organization, and have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
  • Knowledgeable of Maryland Rules of Procedure – Title 9. 
  • Knowledgeable of e-filing, calendaring, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

JGL offers a friendly, business casual atmosphere, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits (e.g., fitness reimbursement, new child care leave, free parking, etc.). If you are a responsible individual and meet all of the above requirements, please e-mail your cover letter and resume.

Job Details

Job Type

  • Full-time
     

Salary

  • Competitive
     

Experience

  • 3+ years (Required)
  • Strong experience in legal research, including Westlaw and/or LEXIS
  • Skilled in the preparation of first drafts of complaints, answers, discovery requests and discovery responses
  • Skilled in obtaining, compiling and summarizing complex medical records and deposition transcripts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with strict attention to detail and organization
  • Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Experienced in communication with Medicare/Medicaid and other lien holders, including follow up with lien reduction efforts
  • Experienced in communication, coordination and scheduling of experts retained to testify
     

Relevant work

  • Litigation Paralegal (Required)
     

Education

  • Associates (Required)
  • Paralegal Certificate or Degree (Required)
     

Location

  • Frederick, MD
     

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • New Childcare
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Onsite Parking
     

This Company Describes Its Culture as

  • ​People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
     

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Please include a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to: Sandra Harris (email: sharris@jgllaw.com).

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