Job Description
A reputable full-service law firm is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to join its Landlord Representation Practice Group in Columbia, MD. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment with a supportive team of professionals. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of litigation tasks with precision and professionalism.
Location: Columbia, MD
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week, 1-hour lunch)
Work Arrangement: Onsite for the first 90 days, then hybrid (1 remote day/week)
Pay Rate: $55,000 – $65,000 annually
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse landlord clientele.
Draft a variety of legal documents, including notices, lawsuits, affidavits, praecipes, and writs.
Manage paralegal-level responsibilities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Process and respond to client requests and emails across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate with court clerks, attorneys, and clients via phone and email.
Conduct legal research to confirm party names, case statuses, and proper jurisdictions.
Maintain attorney calendars and schedule case-related activities.
Interpret and apply lease agreements and financial ledgers.
Perform other administrative and litigation support duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Prior experience in a law firm or court clerk's office, particularly in litigation, is highly valued.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with legal procedures, court rules, and standard legal documentation.
Ability to adapt to evolving laws and legal systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail with strong proofreading and document formatting abilities.
Analytical and proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Team & Environment:
Company Description
Forrest Solutions has been a privately owned company for 48 years. We are a people power solutions company focusing on onsite outsourcing and temporary and project staffing nationwide. Our prestigious client list consists of Fortune 500 corporations and top 100 AM Law firms.
Forrest Solutions has been a privately owned company for 48 years. We are a people power solutions company focusing on onsite outsourcing and temporary and project staffing nationwide. Our prestigious client list consists of Fortune 500 corporations and top 100 AM Law firms.