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16 results for Law Clerk in Washington, DC

Legal Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
32.1765 - 37.257 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support file management and records organization for a legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who works carefully with physical and electronic documents, maintains orderly systems, and communicates effectively through email and other administrative channels. The role focuses on preserving accurate legal records, keeping materials properly labeled and stored, and ensuring files are easy to retrieve when needed. Responsibilities:• Maintain legal records by sorting, organizing, and storing paper and digital files in a structured manner.• Prepare documents for archiving by labeling, packaging, and arranging materials according to retention guidelines.• Manage filing activities to ensure records are placed accurately and can be accessed efficiently when requested.• Support record retention practices by reviewing files and helping keep documentation in compliance with established procedures.• Handle email correspondence related to file requests, document tracking, and administrative follow-up.• Monitor file organization systems and identify opportunities to improve order, accuracy, and accessibility of materials.• Assist with paper-based records management, including indexing, categorizing, and preserving important legal documents.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This position is well suited for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and internal stakeholders. The role calls for strong administrative judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential legal matters with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Coordinate day-to-day administrative support for attorneys and paralegals, helping keep legal matters organized and on schedule. • Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, court-related materials, briefs, and presentation documents with accuracy and consistency. • Maintain orderly legal files and records by organizing documents, correspondence, and matter-related information in secure systems. • Arrange meetings, appointments, and travel logistics while managing calendars and resolving scheduling conflicts as needed. • Assist with court filing activities, including electronic submissions, and support related follow-up for federal, state, and local matters when required. • Conduct basic legal and factual research to compile information and materials requested by the legal team. • Support billing and invoicing activities by reviewing entries, preparing documentation, and helping track administrative details. • Handle general office support tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, and completing additional project-based assignments as needed.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 91000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a legal team in Baltimore, Maryland, with a focus on real estate matters. This role supports attorneys through the preparation of transaction documents, coordination of closing materials, and review of property-related records. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in real estate law and is comfortable working with legal technology in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and organize legal documents related to real estate transactions, including financing and closing materials. • Support attorneys by assembling closing binders and ensuring transaction files are complete and accurate. • Conduct title and survey reviews to identify issues that may affect property transactions. • Assist with drafting agreements and other transactional documents used in real estate matters. • Manage and maintain files within document management platforms to keep records accessible and up to date. • Use document comparison tools to review revisions and confirm accuracy across legal drafts.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

File Clerk

Glen Burnie, MD
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Temporary / Contract
17 - 23 USD / Hourly
Job Summary: A File Clerk is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and retrieving physical and electronic records. They ensure documents are accurately filed, securely stored, and easily accessible to authorized personnel. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Sort, organize, and file documents according to established procedures.</li><li>Retrieve files and records upon request.</li><li>Maintain accurate filing systems for paper and electronic documents.</li><li>Scan, digitize, and upload records into database systems.</li><li>Update and maintain file indexes and records logs.</li><li>Ensure confidential documents are handled securely.</li><li>Purge outdated files according to retention policies.</li><li>Assist with records management and document audits.</li><li>Prepare files for storage or archiving.</li><li>Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed.</li></ul>
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an early-career litigation attorney to join a respected legal practice serving commercial landlords, with some work involving residential landlord matters, in Baltimore, Maryland. This position offers substantial courtroom experience and direct mentorship from a senior partner, creating a strong environment for practical skill development. The role is well suited for someone who wants hands-on exposure to hearings, motion practice, and case strategy in a fast-moving litigation setting. Responsibilities: • Advocate for landlords and property owners in a range of disputes involving lease enforcement, possession, unpaid rent, and related litigation matters. • Attend court regularly and handle appearances in district and other appropriate courts for hearings, trials, and procedural proceedings. • Prepare litigation documents such as complaints, motions, affidavits, briefs, and discovery materials with close attention to legal accuracy and deadlines. • Support case strategy by partnering with senior counsel on matter assessment, hearing preparation, and overall litigation planning. • Research statutory and case law issues and translate findings into practical guidance for clients facing landlord-tenant and contract-related disputes. • Manage matters involving breach of lease, guaranty enforcement, wrongful detainer claims, post-judgment activity, and other contested proceedings. • Assist with bankruptcy-related creditor matters, including stay relief requests and court hearings when applicable. • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life of each case. • Contribute to continuity of client matters during the senior partner’s transition toward retirement while maintaining consistent service and representation. • Stay informed on legal developments affecting landlord-tenant litigation and incorporate changes into daily practice.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a trusts and estates practice in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on guiding estate and trust matters from initiation through completion, with substantial involvement in tax-related filings, beneficiary communications, and fiduciary documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-facing legal environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee probate administration from opening through final resolution, ensuring filings, deadlines, and court-related requirements are completed accurately and on time.• Support the administration of trusts by preparing fiduciary accountings, coordinating distributions, and maintaining organized records for ongoing matters.• Draft and assemble federal and state estate tax returns, while assisting with tax calculations and scenario-based projections related to estate and trust matters.• Coordinate the collection of valuation materials and work with appropriate parties to obtain appraisals needed for estate administration and tax reporting.• Facilitate the preparation of individual and fiduciary income tax return materials by gathering financial information and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to keep matters moving efficiently and provide clear status updates.• Manage a high-volume workload with careful attention to detail, prioritizing competing tasks across complex estates and a range of trust structures.• Use legal and office technology to prepare documents, organize case information, track deadlines, and support the overall workflow of the trusts and estates team.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Columbia, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-focused Commercial Title Processor to support sophisticated commercial real estate matters in Columbia, Maryland. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, balances multiple priorities effectively, and brings strong judgment to title-related work. The position involves close coordination with attorneys and transaction stakeholders on high-value deals spanning multiple jurisdictions. This role is a hybrid position - must live in a commutable distance to Columbia, MD. Responsibilities:• Assist attorneys with commercial real estate transactions, including matters involving mixed-finance structures, nonprofit organizations, affordable housing initiatives, and tax credit developments.• Analyze title searches, surveys, and zoning materials to support underwriting for acquisitions, refinances, leasehold interests, and construction-related transactions.• Prepare title commitments, final policies, and endorsements in accordance with applicable jurisdictional requirements and underwriting guidelines.• Investigate title exceptions and curative issues, then work with relevant parties to resolve obstacles that could delay or prevent closing.• Organize and maintain complete transaction files while tracking open matters, issued policies, and related production or revenue data.• Communicate regularly with attorneys, clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to provide updates and obtain information needed to move transactions forward.• Contribute to compliance and quality-control efforts by supporting file reviews, monitoring receivables, and following legal and firm standards.• Manage competing deadlines effectively and provide administrative support across multiple complex commercial title matters.• Participate in overtime work when transaction volume or closing schedules require additional support.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 76000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support personal injury pre-litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. This permanent role is ideal for someone who can keep case files moving efficiently while providing thoughtful, clear communication to clients throughout the process. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on plaintiff-side matters from initial intake through resolution. Responsibilities: • Oversee a large volume of personal injury matters during the pre-litigation phase, ensuring each file progresses steadily from opening through settlement. • Interview new clients, gather initial case details, and provide consistent updates regarding treatment status, documentation, and next steps. • Obtain and organize medical records, billing statements, lien information, insurance materials, and other supporting evidence needed for each claim. • Prepare legal and case-related documents, including letters of representation, client correspondence, demand submissions, and settlement paperwork. • Coordinate with insurance representatives, healthcare providers, and clients to secure information, address routine case issues, and keep matters on track. • Monitor key dates, treatment developments, and case milestones so deadlines are met and attorneys have timely visibility into file status. • Support attorneys by assembling damages summaries, reviewing case facts, and helping compile persuasive demand materials. • Maintain complete and accurate electronic case records within the firm’s case management platform and assist with settlement disbursement and file closure procedures.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy family law practice in Baltimore, Maryland. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who brings strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a calm approach when handling confidential and emotionally sensitive matters. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full lifecycle of domestic relations cases while partnering closely with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, discovery responses, reports, and other legal materials with careful attention to accuracy, formatting, and completeness. • Handle Maryland and federal court filings, including electronic submission, service coordination, deadline tracking, and adherence to applicable procedural requirements. • Support all phases of discovery by organizing records, coordinating subpoenas, arranging service of process, and monitoring follow-up items. • Assist with hearing and trial readiness by compiling exhibits, assembling case materials, and ensuring attorneys have well-organized documentation for proceedings. • Maintain orderly digital and hard-copy case files while safeguarding confidential client information and preserving records in a timely manner. • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court staff, and outside parties regarding scheduling, document requests, and case-related updates. • Provide administrative and case support through calendar management, time entry, billing assistance, and oversight of incoming communications. • Contribute to the progression of family law matters such as divorce, custody, support, alimony, protective order, and post-judgment cases by keeping tasks and deadlines on track.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Bethesda, MD
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support civil litigation matters for a Contract position based in Bethesda, Maryland. This role will contribute to case development through document management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation while working closely with attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com]. Responsibilities:• Manage litigation files from intake through resolution, ensuring materials are organized, current, and readily accessible.• Coordinate discovery activities by collecting, reviewing, tracking, and preparing documents for production and response deadlines.• Assist attorneys with trial readiness by assembling exhibits, preparing hearing binders, and organizing supporting case materials.• Maintain accurate case information and deadlines within case management software to support efficient workflow and compliance.• Support civil litigation matters by conducting file review, summarizing records, and helping prepare materials for pleadings and court submissions.• Monitor key dates and procedural requirements to help keep matters progressing in accordance with court schedules and legal team priorities.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28.29 USD / Hourly
Our client, a Baltimore-based law firm, is seeking a temporary Disability Case Assistant to provide support with a high volume of disability case work. This assignment will focus heavily on medical records management and case file organization within a fast-paced legal environment. This is an ongoing temporary opportunity. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enter disability applications into the firm’s case management system (Time Matters) and maintain accurate updates throughout the lifecycle of each case</li><li>Communicate with medical providers via phone, email, and fax to obtain necessary medical records</li><li>Organize and review medical records, including creating chronologies (sorting records by date and removing duplicates)</li><li>Analyze case files to identify outstanding or missing medical documentation</li><li>Compile comprehensive medical briefs, including large PDF files of relevant records and corresponding tables of contents</li><li>Schedule Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), as needed</li></ul>
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Assistant General Counsel

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
Our client is a growing company in the sustainable energy space. As they continue to expand, they are looking to hire an Attorney (Assistant General Counsel) with 3+ years of experience to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for renewable energy projects, including managing complex transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project finance, corporate law, and renewable energy, and will work closely with senior leadership to balance legal risk with business objectives. Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee all legal aspects of renewable energy projects from conceptualization to operation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Draft, negotiate, and manage intricate agreements such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), lease documents, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and interconnection agreements.• Provide strategic advice on project financing structures, including construction debt, tax equity partnerships, and term debt, with a focus on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act and related guidelines.• Conduct and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and portfolio sales, reviewing critical documentation such as permits, environmental assessments, and interconnection materials.• Offer legal and commercial guidance to senior management, aligning business goals with legal frameworks.• Oversee the review and management of various legal documents, including vendor contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and master service agreements, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.• Develop and enhance company templates for transactional documents, maintaining a robust internal legal knowledge base.• Support corporate governance initiatives, including subsidiary management, compliance policies, and risk management strategies.• Collaborate with and manage external legal counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective representation.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Copy Clerk

Annapolis, MD
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Temporary / Contract
18.2115 - 21.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Copy Clerk to support a short-term document project in Annapolis, Maryland. This Contract position is expected to last approximately two weeks and is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling high-volume scanning and organizing case-related files. The person in this role will help keep records accurate, accessible, and neatly arranged while working on-site during standard weekday business hours. Responsibilities: • Scan paper records accurately and convert them into organized electronic files. • Create and label folders to ensure documents are sorted in a clear and usable structure. • Prepare case-related materials for document production by arranging files in the proper order. • Review scanned items for readability and completeness before saving or filing them. • Maintain an orderly workspace and handle sensitive records with appropriate care. • Support day-to-day clerical tasks connected to document handling and file organization.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

In-House Attorney - Real Estate/Leasing

Windsor Mill, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Established, privately held company known for employee tenure and exceptional culture is hiring! We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will handle complex real estate transactions, including lease negotiations and legal document preparation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the success of our real estate operations. Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate leases and other transactional documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Communicate effectively with lenders, opposing legal counsel, brokers, tenants, and financial institutions regarding leasing matters.• Prepare concise lease abstracts and analyze lease agreements for key terms and conditions.• Organize, draft, and circulate legal documents pertinent to real estate transactions.• Monitor and ensure compliance with contracts, governing laws, and company standards.• Collaborate with internal departments during lease negotiations to address deal-specific details.• Advise teams on deadlines, legal processes, and potential issues to facilitate smooth operations.• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to the company and its clients.• Provide support to the Assistant Vice President of Legal and contribute to the overall leasing team.• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

In-House Transactional Attorney

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
185000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a transactional attorney to join a well-established investment platform in Baltimore, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for an Associate with 3-5 years' experience in a law firm who wants to stay close to sophisticated real estate and financing work while taking on greater ownership and partnering directly with business stakeholders. The role offers a collaborative environment, the chance to contribute across a broad range of high-value transactions and only requires 2 days per week in office. Key Responsibilities· Draft, review, and negotiate documents for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, and development transactions.· Assist with complex debt and equity financing transactions, including loan documents, guarantees, and related agreements.· Support corporate and entity-level matters, including structuring, governance, and entity maintenance.· Conduct and manage legal due diligence, including title, survey, organizational, and contract review.· Work directly with investment and asset management teams and coordinate with outside counsel.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Estate & Probate Administration Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Estates and Trusts Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This position focuses on probate and trust administration, document preparation, and ongoing coordination with clients and beneficiaries. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial records, and the ability to manage multiple matters with accuracy and professionalism. This is a tremendous opportunity for a junior paralegal who is looking for mentorship and growth. You will be trained by an experienced paralegal and work closely with another paralegal who has been in the role for over three years. Responsibilities:• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, family members, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries throughout estate and trust matters.• Draft and assemble filings for probate and estate administration in both formal and informal court proceedings.• Gather, review, and organize financial and legal records such as tax documents, trust instruments, deeds, stock transfer paperwork, and account statements.• Prepare documentation needed to secure federal and state estate tax lien releases and support the transfer of real property, including executor-related deed packages.• Assist with post-death planning matters by preparing disclaimers and related estate planning documents under attorney direction.• Compile supporting materials for audits involving estate tax or inheritance tax returns and help ensure files are complete and well organized.• Prepare fiduciary accountings, settlement documents, and related filings for submission and review.• Support attorneys with the drafting and revision of wills and other estate planning documents, along with additional assignments as needed.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z