Practice Assistant Jobs in Maryland
Practice Assistant jobs in Maryland are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare administration, legal services, and veterinary care across a market that draws consistent openings from Baltimore, Annapolis, and the D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Large, established employers including Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and Akin Gump keep a lasting footprint in the state and regularly hire across administrative, clinical support, and legal practice assistant functions. The most in-demand specialties are medical practice administration, veterinary practice support, and legal practice assistance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Practice Group Assistant to provide professional and administrative support and assist with assignment and project coordination for the Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice Group.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for…
- Managing multiple databases in support of the practice group and clients
- Preparing correspondence, legal documents, forms, presentations, and the like using intermediate to advanced work processing and technology skills
- Effectively proofreading and editing documentation for grammatical and typographical errors; providing detailed review of client related documentation to include required signatures
- Coordinating travel arrangements for legal staff utilizing available resources; forwarding appropriate billing and expense information to Accounting Department
- Providing support with processing Professional Activity Expense form (PAE), expenses and reimbursements
- Assisting LAAs in the group with attorney time entries, reviewing pre-bills and processing client invoices
The successful candidate will demonstrate…
- A minimum of one year of related experience
- Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to effectively present ideas and findings visually
- Ability to be highly organized, work independently with general supervision, and meet routine and unanticipated deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external and internal parties
- Ability to process firm accounting data related to invoice processing and client billing
- Ability to assist with and/or manage heavy document production
- Familiarity with various electronic documentation formatting to include databases, burning to CD, and flash drive storage
Pay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD:
$55,000 - $62,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.
Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.
Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.
Requirements:Skills & Technical Requirements
- A minimum of one year of related experience
- Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- -Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to effectively present ideas and findings visually.
- Must be highly organized, able to work independently with general supervision, and meet routine and unanticipated deadlines
- Must be able to prioritize workload and adeptly shift priorities on a routine basis
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external parties and internal personnel either orally or in written form, including use of e-mail system
- Ability to process firm accounting data related to invoice processing and client billing
- Able to assist with and/or manage heavy document production
- Ability to learn new tasks and technologies in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with various electronic documentation formatting to include databases, burning to CD, and flash drive storage
Physical Requirements
- Work is mainly sedentary
Compensation: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Practice Group Assistant to provide professional and administrative support and assist with assignment and project coordination for the Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice Group.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for…
- Managing multiple databases in support of the practice group and clients
- Preparing correspondence, legal documents, forms, presentations, and the like using intermediate to advanced work processing and technology skills
- Effectively proofreading and editing documentation for grammatical and typographical errors; providing detailed review of client related documentation to include required signatures
- Coordinating travel arrangements for legal staff utilizing available resources; forwarding appropriate billing and expense information to Accounting Department
- Providing support with processing Professional Activity Expense form (PAE), expenses and reimbursements
- Assisting LAAs in the group with attorney time entries, reviewing pre-bills and processing client invoices
The successful candidate will demonstrate…
- A minimum of one year of related experience
- Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to effectively present ideas and findings visually
- Ability to be highly organized, work independently with general supervision, and meet routine and unanticipated deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external and internal parties
- Ability to process firm accounting data related to invoice processing and client billing
- Ability to assist with and/or manage heavy document production
- Familiarity with various electronic documentation formatting to include databases, burning to CD, and flash drive storage
Pay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD:
$55,000 - $62,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.
Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.
Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.
Requirements:Skills & Technical Requirements
- A minimum of one year of related experience
- Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- -Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to effectively present ideas and findings visually.
- Must be highly organized, able to work independently with general supervision, and meet routine and unanticipated deadlines
- Must be able to prioritize workload and adeptly shift priorities on a routine basis
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external parties and internal personnel either orally or in written form, including use of e-mail system
- Ability to process firm accounting data related to invoice processing and client billing
- Able to assist with and/or manage heavy document production
- Ability to learn new tasks and technologies in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with various electronic documentation formatting to include databases, burning to CD, and flash drive storage
Physical Requirements
- Work is mainly sedentary
Compensation: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Practice Assistant Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in practice assistant jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland registration or credential recognized by the relevant Maryland licensing board
- Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, paralegal studies, or related field
- Proficiency in electronic health record or practice management software such as Epic or Clio
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills supporting a multi-provider or multi-attorney practice
- Experience with billing, coding, or client intake processes in a professional practice setting
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for patient, client, or court-facing interactions
Practice Assistant Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a practice assistant in Maryland?
The path depends on the practice setting. For medical practice assistants, Maryland does not require a single statewide license, but most employers expect a nationally recognized credential such as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant designation alongside a degree from an accredited program. Legal practice assistants benefit from completing a Maryland State Bar Association-recognized paralegal certificate or an ABA-approved program. Veterinary practice assistants should look to programs recognized by the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. In every case, hands-on externship experience in a Maryland practice setting strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire practice assistants in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring practice assistants in Maryland include Frederick Health, University of Maryland Medical System, and Ascension, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of large academic medical centers, regional law firms, and multi-location veterinary groups means openings appear regularly across both the Baltimore metro and the suburban D.C. corridor.
Which Maryland cities have the most practice assistant jobs?
Baltimore, Frederick, and Glen Burnie have the most practice assistant openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and law firms anchored downtown and in the Inner Harbor corridor, while Annapolis draws openings tied to state government legal offices and suburban medical practices, and the Montgomery County and Rockville area reflects the large volume of specialty medical groups and corporate legal departments serving the D.C. metro.
Are there remote practice assistant jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they are rare. Practice assistant work is largely on-site because it involves direct support for providers, attorneys, or clinical teams in a physical office or facility. About 50% of practice assistant openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in billing, intake coordination, and document management functions that do not require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a practice assistant in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to administrative support or receptionist roles within a Maryland medical group, law firm, or veterinary clinic and moving laterally once you have demonstrated reliability and familiarity with practice workflows. University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins affiliate practices both run new-hire training tracks for administrative support staff that do not require prior clinical experience. Completing a medical administrative assistant or paralegal certificate from a Maryland community college, such as Montgomery College or Community College of Baltimore County, and pairing it with a volunteer or externship placement gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants with no direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across medical, legal, and veterinary practice settings. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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