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Are you a detail-oriented legal professional who excels at improving case flow and elevating client service through organized deadline-focused support
Do you have the expertise and confidence to manage complex family law and criminal matters drafting pleadings preparing discovery and ensuring every deadline is met with accuracy and care
Can you efficiently handle a caseload of 40 cases independently prioritizing tasks filing court documents and providing seamless support to attorneys in a fast-paced client-focused environment
Is your paralegal work driven by strategic thinking meticulous organization and a deep sense of empathy for clients facing challenging legal situations
Final question: When faced with a challenge do you get excited or run away
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At 199 Legacy Law we deliver strategic compassionate and client-centered legal support to families across Maryland during some of lifes most difficult transitions. Located in Prince Frederick our firm focuses on family law matters including divorce custody child support and prenuptial agreements with additional insight into criminal law cases. Led by founding attorney Valerie Desroches our firm is built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard respected and protected. Our approach is both assertive in the courtroom and empathetic at the clients side ensuring that each case is handled with integrity clarity and purpose.
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 firms founder youll 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 Marylands legal timelinesready to jump in stay ahead of the curve and make an immediate impact.
What youll 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 firms founder. Regularly provide updates flag approaching deadlines and resolve operational issues before they become roadblocks.
What were looking for:
- Experience: Minimum of 35 years of paralegal experience in family addition criminal law experience would also be ideal.
- Legal Acumen: Thorough understanding of Marylands 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 firms empathetic and client-first ethos professional yet personable and ready to uphold standards through proactive support.
Why you should work here:
- Meaningful Impact: Youll 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 Desrochesan attentive high-expectation leader who values open communication decisiveness and professional growth.
- Learning Opportunity: Youll grow through varied exposure to family and criminal law courtroom support and managing case flow at scale.
Additional perks:
- Location: Onsite role based at the firms office on Merrimac Court Prince Frederick MD.
- Compensation: $50K$55K per year.
- Benefits: Currently in development; plan implementation expected after six months of employment.
At 199 Legacy Law your role as Paralegal is more than just case supportits a critical partnership in delivering high-impact legal service to families throughout Maryland. Working directly with our founder youll be entrusted with managing sensitive and complex family law and criminal cases from start to finish. Youll handle document drafting discovery calendaring and trial prep with precision ensuring every case advances on schedule and every client feels supported informed and prioritized.
This is a high-accountability high-autonomy role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows the stakes of missing a deadline. Youll bring structure to chaos clarity to complex procedures and confidence to the attorney-client experience. If youre passionate about family law fluent in Marylands legal processes and ready to be the steady hand behind strong courtroom advocacy this is your opportunity to make an immediate and lasting difference.
Employment Type
Full-Time
