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We are working with a well-respected, successful complex civil litigation law firm in Washington, D.C. that is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team!

Location: Washington, D.C.
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)
Salary Range: $75k-$100k/year based on experience

Why join us?

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work schedule!

Job Details

The Litigation Paralegal is expected to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and their matters throughout all stages of litigation, from initial investigation and filing the complaint, to attending trial and seeing matters through to the very end.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage cases, calendars, and deadlines.
  • Cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, and prepare documents for electronic and paper filing.
  • Thoroughly review and understand applicable filing rules (e.g., local rules, judge’s standing orders) in the operative jurisdiction of a case.
  • Help coordinate collection, processing, production, review, and management of ESI and organize and manage documents.
  • Prepare for depositions, gathering potential evidence, coordinating logistics, and preparing witness files, exhibits, notices, subpoenas, notebooks, summaries, and notes of proceedings.
  • Perform a breadth of substantive factual research and analytical work.
  • Provide in-court assistance when we go to trial.

Requirements:
  • No less than 3 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal (pay is commensurate with skills and experience).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Proficiency in factual research using online and hard-copy research tools and legal research using Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and PACER.
  • Experience handling ESI in litigation and ability to utilize e-discovery review systems such as Relativity, Reef Review, and West Case Notebook.
  • Ability to exercise initiative to identify attorney and client needs and commitment to assist with whatever is needed.
  • Proven capabilities to work well in teams, and to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, lawyers, clients, and vendors.

*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*
1. Do you have experience within complex civil litigation? Please elaborate.
2. DO you have significant cite-checking/bluebooking experience? Please elaborate.
3. The firm is located in Washington, D.C.. Please confirm you are able to commute on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
4. What is a salary range that you are targeting for your next role?
5. Do you have trial/litigation experience? Please elaborate.
6. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
7. What is your availability for an initial 30 minute phone screen?
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