Paralegal

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our close-knit and fast-moving team. This is a critical support role for a detail-oriented professional who can manage deadlines, prepare case materials, and keep up with a dynamic caseload of family law and criminal matters. Working directly with the firm’s founder, you’ll take ownership of document drafting, discovery management, court preparation, and calendaring while playing a key role in delivering timely and excellent legal service. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, highly organized, and deeply familiar with Maryland’s legal timelines—ready to jump in, stay ahead of the curve, and make an immediate impact.

What you’ll do:

• Document Drafting and Legal Filings: Prepare and review complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal correspondence in accordance with Maryland procedural requirements. Ensure all documents are accurate, timely, and strategically aligned with case goals.
• Discovery and Scheduling Management: Maintain oversight of critical legal deadlines, such as 30-day windows for discovery responses and 15-day motion reply periods. Track and manage all case-related scheduling, court appearances, and client communications with precision.
• Case Prioritization and Workflow: Manage a caseload of 40+ family and criminal law cases independently. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, pivot seamlessly between assignments, and proactively anticipate attorney needs without constant oversight.
• Trial and Hearing Preparation: Organize, assemble, and label trial binders and exhibits. Attend court when needed to support the attorney with documentation, logistics, and in-the-moment adjustments.
• Technology and CRM Utilization: Work within Clio (preferred) and streamline CRM workflows to ensure case data remains well-documented, up to date, and operationally useful.
• Internal Communication and Coordination: Maintain open, proactive communication with the firm’s founder. Regularly provide updates, flag approaching deadlines, and resolve operational issues before they become roadblocks.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience.. Criminal law or family law experience would be ideal.
• Legal Acumen: Thorough understanding of Maryland’s procedural deadlines across family and criminal law; ensures no discovery or filing deadline is missed.
• Organizational Excellence: Demonstrable ability to juggle high caseloads, prioritize, and self-manage workflow in a fast-moving firm environment.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience with Clio or similar case management tools, clear documentation skills, and confident use of standard office software.
• Independence & Initiative: Comfortable acting autonomously, identifying what needs to be done, doing it well, and communicating proactively.
• Cultural Fit: Aligned with the firm’s empathetic and client-first ethos, professional yet personable, and ready to uphold standards through proactive support.

Why you should work here:

• Meaningful Impact: You’ll support a firm that guides families through emotionally complex transitions, offering clarity, partnership, and peace of mind.
• Immediate Responsibility: Jump into a high-impact role where your attention to detail and initiative will shape case outcomes and client trust.
• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside Valerie Desroches—an attentive, high-expectation leader who values open communication, decisiveness, and professional growth.
• Learning Opportunity: You’ll grow through varied exposure to family and criminal law, courtroom support, and managing case flow at scale.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person