Paralegal - Direct Hire

Company Overview
We are a well-established law firm dedicated to providing compassionate legal services to survivors of abuse. Our Child Victims Act (CVA) Department in Baltimore is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team. If you are a motivated professional eager to support survivors of abuse while contributing to a close-knit legal team, we invite you to apply.

Position Overview: 
As a Paralegal in our CVA Department, you will play a vital role in supporting attorneys with negligence, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational skills, who can manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Maintain regular contact with clients, providing updates and gathering necessary case information.
• Calendar Management: Organize and manage legal calendars, including scheduling court dates, meetings, and depositions.
• Document Drafting: Prepare legal documents such as motions, complaints, and other court filings.
• Discovery Management:Handle discovery requests and responses, including obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Medical Record Handling: Acquire, review, and manage medical records and relevant documentation.
• Court Filings: File legal documents electronically and in person, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Deposition Scheduling: Coordinate depositions between attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to ensure the department operates smoothly

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-5 years of paralegal experience in personal injury, negligence, or medical malpractice cases within a law firm.
• MDEC Proficiency: Familiarity with Maryland’s Electronic Case Filing system (MDEC) is strongly preferred.
• Certification: Paralegal Certification is preferred but not required.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Attention to Detail:Precision in document preparation and case management is critical.

What We Offer:
Competitive Salary:Based on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Collaborative Team: Join a supportive, close-knit team with opportunities for growth.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to important cases that make a difference for survivors of abuse.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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