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41 results for Human Resources Assistant in Columbia, MD

Legal Assistant
  • Alexandria, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • :About the jobMerchant &amp; Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $70,000-$95,000, based years of experience.We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Summary of Position (hybrid):Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with<br> clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.Maintain clients&#39; portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.Knowledge,<br> Skills and Abilities Required * BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.<br><br> * Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.<br><br> * Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.<br><br> * Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.<br><br> * Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.<br><br> * Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.<br><br> * Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day.<br><br> * Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, includ ...
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for skilled Legal Assistant to join a dynamic, mid-sized law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Ideal candidates will bring a keen attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and experience in litigation support. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and can balance multiple priorities effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and schedule appointments, depositions, and other legal proceedings to ensure smooth case management.</p><p>• Handle electronic court filing processes in both state and federal jurisdictions with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Draft and organize interrogatories, pleadings, and other legal documents to support litigation efforts.</p><p>• Manage document handling and retrieval using advanced document management systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to facilitate case preparation and strategy.</p><p>• Maintain meticulous records and track deadlines to ensure compliance with court requirements.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including correspondence preparation and file maintenance.</p><p>• Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and client expectations.</p><p>• Conduct research to gather information relevant to cases and legal proceedings.</p><p>• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information at all times.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Temporary Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Estates &amp; Trusts / Transactional (30-Day Coverage)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A Baltimore-based law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Assistant or Paralegal</strong> to provide <strong>30-day medical leave coverage</strong> supporting the <strong>Estates &amp; Trusts and transactional departments</strong>.</p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Temporary Office Assistant
  • Centreville, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 18 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a busy property management company, is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to provide essential administrative support to their team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment. This position is onsite working Monday to Friday.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Answer and direct incoming calls</li><li>Greet tenants, vendors, and visitors</li><li>Manage email correspondence and office calendars</li><li>Assist with data entry, filing, and document management</li><li>Support work order tracking and maintenance requests</li><li>Prepare tenant communications and general office correspondence</li><li>Maintain office supplies and support daily administrative operations</li><li>Provide additional clerical support to the property management team as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Gettysburg, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you passionate about HR and love being the organized, behind-the-scenes support that keeps everything moving? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused <strong>HR Coordinator</strong> to support daily HR operations and help create a great employee experience!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Support onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires</li><li>Assist with recruiting coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication</li><li>Maintain employee files and HR records with accuracy and confidentiality</li><li>Help with benefits administration, HR paperwork, and compliance tasks</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and HR-related support</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>HR Coordinator</strong> to support daily human resources operations. This role will assist with employee onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS updates, recruitment coordination, and general HR support. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.</p><p> • Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p> • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.</p><p> • Assist with HR reporting and audits.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support day-to-day human resources operations and help deliver a strong employee experience. This role will assist with onboarding, recruitment coordination, HR systems administration, benefits support, and general HR process execution.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.</p><p>• Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.</p><p>• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.</p><p>• Assist with HR reporting and audits.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a HR Coordinator to support their Human Resources department by assisting with employee relations, benefits administration, and recruitment. This role requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.</p><p> • Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p> • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.</p><p> • Assist with HR reporting and audits.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support daily human resources operations. This role will assist with employee onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS updates, recruitment coordination, and general HR support. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.</p><p> • Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p> • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.</p><p> • Assist with HR reporting and audits.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Recruiter
  • Herndon, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a motivated HR Recruiter to join our team. The ideal candidate excels in sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a key role in building high-performing teams and driving hiring strategies that support organizational growth. This is a hybrid position, working two days onsite and three days remote.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Source qualified candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and referrals</li><li>Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate fit</li><li>Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers</li><li>Manage the full recruitment cycle for a variety of positions</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system</li><li>Partner with HR team members to deliver an excellent candidate experience</li><li>Support onboarding and orientation processes for new hires</li><li>Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in recruitment</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Hospitality Associate
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail oriented and service-oriented Hospitality Clerk to support daily hospitality operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with conference room setup, meeting support, and white glove service in a corporate, hospitality, or detail oriented services environment. Based on general knowledge. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com]. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities: </p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain conference rooms for meetings, events, and client visits, including furniture arrangement, supplies, and presentation materials.</li><li>Provide white glove service to guests, clients, and internal staff with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. </li><li>Coordinate food and beverage setup, service, and cleanup for meetings and events. </li><li>Ensure hospitality areas, conference rooms, kitchens, and common spaces are clean, organized, and fully stocked. </li><li>Greet guests and assist with meeting logistics, room readiness, and special requests. </li><li>Support office and facilities teams with event preparation and day-of service needs. </li><li>Monitor inventory of hospitality and catering supplies and communicate restocking needs. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented HR Specialist to support a range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities while helping deliver a positive employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Administer employee benefits and support annual open enrollment.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with legal requirements.</p><p> • Support recruitment efforts by reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews.</p><p> • Coordinate employee training programs and maintain participation records.</p><p> • Assist in payroll and performance management processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking aHR Specialist focuses on specific HR functions such as benefits, compliance, or training. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential employee data.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Administer employee benefits and support annual open enrollment.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with legal requirements.</p><p> • Support recruitment efforts by reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews.</p><p> • Coordinate employee training programs and maintain participation records.</p><p> • Assist in payroll and performance management processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to support key human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering a positive employee experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Administer employee benefits and support annual open enrollment.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with legal requirements.</p><p> • Support recruitment efforts by reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews.</p><p> • Coordinate employee training programs and maintain participation records.</p><p> • Assist in payroll and performance management processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to support key human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering a positive employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Administer employee benefits and support annual open enrollment.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with legal requirements.</p><p> • Support recruitment efforts by reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews.</p><p> • Coordinate employee training programs and maintain participation records.</p><p> • Assist in payroll and performance management processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Project Manager
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated HR Project Manager in Baltimore, Maryland, to join our team on a contract with the potential for a long-term position. This role is pivotal in streamlining compliance-based operations and optimizing integration efforts to align with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR compliance and process improvement, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while driving efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain in-depth knowledge of HR and healthcare regulations to ensure compliance across all human capital processes.<br>• Monitor and evaluate the progress of integration projects, ensuring they meet strategic business goals.<br>• Develop and implement detailed plans for process optimization and compliance audits.<br>• Analyze current workflows and identify areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Create training materials and documentation to support compliance initiatives and educate team members.<br>• Provide training and guidance on new systems and processes to ensure seamless adoption.<br>• Manage credentialing practices, ensuring licenses, certifications, and registrations remain up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address integration challenges and foster effective communication.<br>• Lead special projects focused on compliance and process improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
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