Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid (at least 3x per week in-office)

Job Summary:
A premier law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial work. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large document productions and working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and subpoenas

• Coordinate e-filings for federal/state courts

• Manage and organize case documents, exhibits, depositions, and expert reports in databases

• Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and document proofreading

• Prepare trial materials, including witness binders and exhibit tracking

• Provide on-site support at trials and hearings

• Supervise junior paralegals as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 3-5 years of law firm experience, preferably in an AmLaw 100 firm

• Experience with litigation databases (Relativity a plus)

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks efficiently, and work overtime as needed

This role offers a competitive salary, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.