Paralegal | Litigation |146770

Washington, DC Paralegal Litigation

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys across all phases of litigation. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of law firm experience, ideally in large document productions such as class actions, and a background with AmLaw 100 firms is preferred. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex cases and contribute to a high-performing legal team.

 

Practice Area(s)/Specialty:

  • Litigation, Legal Support, Paralegal Services

 

Compensation:

  • $80,000 – $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer contributions.

 

Work Expectations & Schedule:

  • This position requires regular physical presence in the office at least 3x per week, or more, depending on business needs or firm policy.

 

Candidate Parameters:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 3-5 years of law firm experience, specifically in large document productions (class actions).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with litigation databases (Relativity experience is a plus).
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a high-pressure, team environment.
  • Available to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick to learn new software and applications.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial, and post-trial.
  • Draft and format various legal documents, including subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories, affidavits, and agreements.
  • Coordinate e-filing and service process for federal/state courts or judicial panels.
  • Organize, review, and manage case documents, including productions, depositions, exhibits, expert reports, and emails in designated databases.
  • Perform cite-checking, Shepardizing, Bluebooking, and proofreading of court filings.
  • Conduct research, including statistical and factual research, and prepare data for analysis.
  • Investigate adversaries, arbitrators, judges, and third parties.
  • Manage document productions, develop and conduct keyword searches, and maintain privilege logs.
  • Summarize depositions and expert witness transcripts.
  • Assist with pre-trial preparations, including witness binders, trial exhibits, and coordinating trial logistics.
  • Attend trials and hearings, assisting with exhibits, demonstratives, and tracking evidence.
  • Supervise junior paralegals as needed.

  • Max. file size: 300 MB.