Robert Half is hiring: Executive Legal Assistant in Columbia

Description We are looking for an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-level administrative and legal operations within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting attorneys, compliance professionals, and departmental leadership through efficient coordination and meticulous attention to detail. Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys and compliance professionals in managing contracts, including business associate agreements and educational affiliation agreements.
• Coordinate and oversee office operations by delegating tasks, organizing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met for correspondence and special projects.
• Prepare and maintain various reports, schedules, and confidential records under the direction of departmental leadership.
• Organize and maintain calendars, appointment schedules, and files for departmental professionals.
• Attend and document committee and management meetings, ensuring follow-up and appropriate distribution of meeting outcomes.
• Process payroll entries, wage garnishments, and other service-related tasks as required.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda with precision and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulations to uphold quality and safety standards.

Requirements - Proven experience with e-Filing, court filings, and civil litigation processes.

• Strong skills in calendar management and organizing schedules for multiple professionals.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with bulk mailings and mass mailings processes.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Experience with contract repository systems and training staff on system operations.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to handle competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise across teams and external partners.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .