Paralegal | Litigation |146770

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Paralegal | Litigation |146770

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.
  • Compensation
    $80,000-$120,000 per year