Paralegal

Paralegal – The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Location: Columbia, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford is an employment law firm dedicated to advocating for employee rights and providing strategic guidance to employers. We represent clients in matters involving discrimination, harassment, and workplace compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Paralegal to join our team.

The Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of employment litigation and pre-litigation matters. This role involves case management, client communication, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, drafting and organizing discovery and coordinating with courts and administrative agencies.

• Assist attorneys with case management
• Draft and revise legal documents, including demand letters, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Prepare EEOC and other administrative agency filings
• Conduct fact-gathering and basic legal research
• Organize and maintain case files (electronic and physical)
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and hearing binders
• Manage deadlines and maintain the litigation calendar
• Support the team with administrative tasks, as needed

• Paralegal Certificate required
• 2-7 years of paralegal experience, preferably in employment law or complex litigation
• Strong understanding of state and federal employment laws
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information
• Competitive salary: $26-35/hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

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