Job Description

• 1st Choice is seeking an experienced General Liability Paralegal to support a large, mission-driven public-sector organization within its fast-paced Office of General Counsel . This department manages high-volume litigation, compliance, and operational legal matters across one of Maryland’s largest educational and community service systems. In this role, you will provide essential legal and administrative support—including research, drafting, discovery management, and case preparation—while working alongside a collaborative legal team known for its commitment to public service and high professional standards.
• Location: Prince George’s County, MD
• Schedule: Mon- Friday Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid
• Key Responsibilities Draft discovery requests, responses, and notices.
• Assist with trial preparation and assembly of complex case files.
• Prepare motions related to discovery compliance.
• Support electronic filings in federal and state courts (PACER, DC Superior, U.S. District Court of MD & DC, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals).
• Maintain case management systems and Case Notebook.
• Organize and verify interrogatory responses.
• Schedule and confirm depositions; draft deposition notices.
• Manage invoice processing for court reporting services.
• Schedule Independent Medical Examinations and prepare expert retainer agreements.
• Conduct legal research on rules of civil procedure, statutes, and case law.
• Communicate with court clerks and chambers regarding case statuses.
• Process and scan incoming mail and file motions in local and federal courts.
• Calendar depositions, filings, and litigation deadlines; ensure attorney calendars remain accurate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Qualifications Ability to evaluate case referrals from third party administrator;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of all phases of litigation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details;
• Excellent judgment skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to manage high-volume practice and prioritize responsibilities;
• Ability to review, organize, and summarize medical records;
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Ability to produce high-quality work products; and
• Ability to maintain complex calendar and efficiently update.
• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience in Workers Compensation
• Considerable experience in progressively responsible administrative work, including supervisory or public accounting experience
• Experience or familiarity with large scale computerized accounting systems
• Experience with large-scale electronic case systems is a plus.
• Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work within a respected public-sector legal team with a meaningful impact on the community.
• Exposure to diverse litigation matters—not repetitive work.
• Collaborative environment with attorneys committed to mentorship and professional growth.
• Stability, structure, and the chance to support a high-profile institution.

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