Legal Secretary

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of civil litigation experience. The duties and responsibilities of the position involve preparing correspondence and civil litigation pleadings for various courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and scheduling. The qualified candidate will possess the following skills: a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook; a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation; must be a skilled proofreader to return precise final documents; must be dependable; must possess good communications skills; knowledge of court filings and the ability to eFile; strong organizational skills to manage workload and prioritize multiple projects in order to meet all deadlines; Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations; team player.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, group term life, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage. We offer our employees a flexible benefits plan, 401K, and a profit sharing retirement plan as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

Company Description

For over 50 years, McCarthy Wilson has excelled in the litigation of civil and criminal cases on behalf of numerous businesses, insurers and individual clients throughout the state and federal courts of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Although our firm has grown and evolved over the years to a Mid-Atlantic regional practice, with the ability to manage legal concerns for clients on a national and international scale, our core values and principled dedication to client service remain constant.

For over 50 years, McCarthy Wilson has excelled in the litigation of civil and criminal cases on behalf of numerous businesses, insurers and individual clients throughout the state and federal courts of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Although our firm has grown and evolved over the years to a Mid-Atlantic regional practice, with the ability to manage legal concerns for clients on a national and international scale, our core values and principled dedication to client service remain constant.