Paralegal: III

Paralegal III

Paralegals perform legal-, regulatory- and business-related research for lawyers working at their organization. Most of the time, paralegals work for law offices, corporations' legal departments or courts. These professionals also provide legal support services to attorneys. They assist lawyers in filing materials such as motions, memoranda, pleadings and briefs in various court systems, as well as accompany lawyers to see clients and/or to go to court. Paralegals may have to interview clients either by phone or in person prior to referring them to their organizations lawyers; they may have the authority to accept or reject potential clients. Paralegals also edit pleadings, technical papers, briefs and other documents, helping review legal documents to make sure that relevant facts are included. They may have to travel to various courts to accompany their organizations lawyers, and they may have to train and coach new or more junior paralegals. Tasks: Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents. Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file and file pleadings with court clerk. Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements. Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents.

Contract End Date 1/30/2026

Total number of hours- 20-30/week (not full time 40 hr)

Location: Baltimore, MD Remote US

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.