Legal Assistant

Job Summary

With over 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full‑time Litigation Legal Assistant in our Laurel, MD office! MWC is a high‑volume, fast‑paced, multi‑office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.

Our Legal Assistants are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and tasks within a legal setting under the direct supervision of the Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney.

• Previous Litigation Experience required
• Legal file reviews and document validations
• File management to ensure court deadlines are met
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction
• Client communication
• Legal research on legal matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations
• Calculating fees
• Assisting with projects/assignments from Attorneys

• High school diploma required
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required
• Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment to meet client deadlines
• Strong word processing and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as appropriate
• Ability to adapt to change

This is a full‑time position, with immediate availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.

Compensation:
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities and a generous paid time off package.

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employees can choose their schedule from options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It also employs and advances persons regardless of the same grounds, basing all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.