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17 results for Project Assistant in Columbia, MD

Project Assistant
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support project teams with coordination, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day administrative tasks. This role helps keep projects organized, on schedule, and aligned with business goals. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with project documentation, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p> • Coordinate communication between project team members.</p><p> • Track progress and update project management systems.</p><p> • Prepare meeting notes and assist with reporting and analysis.</p><p> • Support procurement and logistical needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Project Assistant
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized Project Assistant to support project teams with scheduling, documentation, communication, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate will help keep projects on track by managing timelines, preparing reports, maintaining records, and assisting with day-to-day project activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with project documentation, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p> • Coordinate communication between project team members.</p><p> • Track progress and update project management systems.</p><p> • Prepare meeting notes and assist with reporting and analysis.</p><p> • Support procurement and logistical needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Project Assistant
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support project teams with coordination, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day administrative tasks. This role helps keep projects organized, on schedule, and aligned with business goals.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with project documentation, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p> • Coordinate communication between project team members.</p><p> • Track progress and update project management systems.</p><p> • Prepare meeting notes and assist with reporting and analysis.</p><p> • Support procurement and logistical needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Project Assistant
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Project Assistant to support project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring ongoing projects. This role requires excellent coordination and communication skills.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with project documentation, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p> • Coordinate communication between project team members.</p><p> • Track progress and update project management systems.</p><p> • Prepare meeting notes and assist with reporting and analysis.</p><p> • Support procurement and logistical needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Project Assistant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized Project Assistant to support project teams with scheduling, documentation, communication, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate will help keep projects on track by managing timelines, preparing reports, maintaining records, and assisting with day-to-day project activities. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with project documentation, timelines, and deliverables.</p><p> • Coordinate communication between project team members.</p><p> • Track progress and update project management systems.</p><p> • Prepare meeting notes and assist with reporting and analysis.</p><p> • Support procurement and logistical needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a dependable and organized Office Assistant to support day-to-day administrative operations and help maintain an efficient office environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.</p><p> • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.</p><p> • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks.</p><p> • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects.</p><p> • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>WE are looking a Office Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient daily operations. This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.</p><p> • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.</p><p> • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks.</p><p> • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects.</p><p> • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a reliable and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help ensure the office runs efficiently. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.</p><p> • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.</p><p> • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks.</p><p> • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects.</p><p> • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help keep the office running efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.</p><p> • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.</p><p> • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks.</p><p> • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects.</p><p> • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 21 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help keep the office running efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.</p><p> • Maintain office supplies and assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.</p><p> • Support document preparation, filing, and data entry tasks.</p><p> • Assist staff with scheduling and administrative projects.</p><p> • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Savage, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 16.625 - 19.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily administrative activities for a busy team in Savage, Maryland. This temporary opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping office operations organized, accurate, and on schedule while partnering closely with finance leadership. The person in this role will handle a mix of clerical, document management, and front-office support tasks that help the workplace run efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate routine administrative support for the office, ensuring records, materials, and day-to-day tasks are handled efficiently.</p><p>• Organize paper and digital files so documents remain accurate, accessible, and up to date.</p><p>• Scan, upload, and index business documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Prepare outgoing correspondence and support mailing activities, including assembling and packaging materials.</p><p>• Assist with general clerical work such as answering inbound calls, managing basic receptionist-related needs, and routing information appropriately.</p><p>• Provide direct administrative assistance to the Finance Department and Controller on operational and documentation tasks.</p><p>• Help maintain smooth daily office workflow by responding to shifting priorities and completing additional support duties as needed.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
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
Legal Assistant
  • Annapolis, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a respected personal injury law firm in Annapolis, Maryland. This role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, ensuring smooth case management, and delivering exceptional service to clients during critical pre-trial and trial phases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, review, and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery materials.<br>• Manage and organize both physical and electronic case files to ensure accurate and efficient access.<br>• Schedule and track court dates, deadlines, and attorney appointments to maintain compliance and efficiency.<br>• Facilitate clear communication between attorneys, clients, medical providers, and expert witnesses.<br>• Conduct research and gather evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, and other relevant documentation.<br>• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.<br>• Coordinate eDiscovery processes and oversee document production.<br>• Provide logistical and administrative support for trial preparation, ensuring all materials and schedules are in place.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
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
Office Services Assistant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Office Services Assistant to support daily workplace operations. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on office support, mail handling, and maintaining an organized, detail-oriented environment. In this role, you will help ensure employees, visitors, and deliveries are supported efficiently while keeping shared spaces and supply areas running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the daily flow of incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and certified correspondence to ensure prompt distribution and processing.<br>• Prepare shipments using approved carrier services, complete mailing documentation, and monitor delivery status when follow-up is needed.<br>• Transport priority and special mail to the post office each day while maintaining accurate pickup and delivery records.<br>• Respond to office and facilities-related requests by coordinating service needs, reporting issues, and assisting with minor workspace adjustments.<br>• Replenish office, mailroom, and facility supplies by tracking inventory levels and restocking materials before shortages occur.<br>• Inspect common areas and storage spaces regularly to maintain cleanliness, order, and readiness for daily use.<br>• Support meeting, event, and workstation setup activities, including furniture arrangement and onboarding space preparation for new team members.<br>• Assist with vendor arrivals, access coordination, and other operational tasks assigned by leadership to support business needs.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z