NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Legal Assistant - Non Merit
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.29/hr - $31.98/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Office of Law in Baltimore County. The role involves assisting with litigation, operational, transactional, and administrative matters, producing legal documents, and maintaining attorney calendars.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Produces reports, correspondence, bills, legal opinions, deeds, contracts, affidavits, pleadings, motions, depositions, demurrers, briefs, manuscripts, or other legal documents. Prepares, drafts and processes some legal documents, following the cases through court procedures or administrative settlements. Checks legal references and proofreads legal documents
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; preparing expense reports
Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements
Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential. Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence. Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs
Process third party and vendor invoices
May act as clerk in court. May prepare case histories for cases being brought into court. May train or coordinate the work of other secretarial or clerical personnel. May perform receptionist duties
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Two years' experience in legal secretarial, legal stenographic, or closely related work, or graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.A. degree in legal secretarial training
Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties
Skill in using automated office systems
Skill in composing simple letters and memos
Skill in setting up and maintaining filing systems
Skill in taking verbatim notes and in transcribing material from sound recordings
Ability to summarize information
Ability to complete tasks in accordance with established guidelines and deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to assign and review the work of others
Proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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