Defense Legal Assistant (Contract)

Job Overview

Job Title : Defense Legal Assistant

Industry : Legal Services

Location : Towson, MD

Assignment Type : Contract, Indefinite Length

Pay : $20–25 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.–5 : 00 p.m. (35 hours / week, eligible for overtime)

Benefits : This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client :

Our client is a well-established litigation law firm supporting attorneys across multiple practice areas. They are seeking a skilled Defense Legal Assistant to provide direct support to a team of attorneys and a paralegal in their Towson, MD office. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment where prior litigation experience is essential.

Job Description :

The Legal Assistant will play a vital role in supporting case preparation and day-to-day legal operations. This includes managing documentation, coordinating with attorneys and clients, and ensuring smooth workflow from case inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Prepare case files from inception through settlement or trial.
• Maintain and update attorney calendars, deadlines, and case milestones.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and independent medical exams (IMEs).
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and vendor payment tracking.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical case files.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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