Litigation Paralegal

Council Baradel - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Annapolis, MD

About the position

Council Baradel seeks an experienced full-time litigation paralegal for its Annapolis, Maryland office. The role will consist of supporting Council Baradel's busy litigation practice by performing a variety of general support duties. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of paralegal experience, particularly in a litigation setting, and will be expected to demonstrate analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Excellent writing and editing skills are essential, as the paralegal will need to accurately process a variety of tasks and manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate should also be able to contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality within the office. In addition to the core responsibilities, the paralegal will be required to have advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other web-based applications. A willingness to perform administrative tasks as requested is also necessary. While a Paralegal Certificate is not mandatory, it is considered a bonus qualification. Council Baradel offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, employer-sponsored group life insurance, a profit-sharing program, and a 401K program. Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and skills, and successful applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. A background check will be required for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the litigation practice by performing general support duties.
• Process a variety of tasks and manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to teamwork and maintain a congenial atmosphere in the office.
• Utilize advanced software applications including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Perform administrative tasks as requested.

Requirements

• At least two years of paralegal experience.
• Meaningful experience in a litigation setting.
• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Nice-to-haves

• Paralegal Certificate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance