Job description

Litigation Paralegal A leading Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys on complex litigation matters from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience , strong organizational skills, and experience supporting document-intensive matters in a fast-paced law firm environment. What You’ll Do • Support litigation matters throughout all phases, including discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals. • Organize and maintain case files, documents, databases, and electronic case rooms. • Prepare documents for Bates numbering, redaction, duplication, scanning, and indexing. • Coordinate with litigation support and e-discovery vendors. • Review discovery and prepare chronologies, indices, summaries, and other case materials. • Conduct database searches and factual research. • Coordinate depositions and prepare witness files and exhibits. • Assist with the preparation of motions, briefs, and other litigation documents. • Bluebook, cite-check, proofread, and assist with finalizing court filings. • Coordinate electronic filings and service of process. • Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom support. • Maintain accurate time records and meet annual billing expectations. What You’ll Bring • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience. • Bachelor's degree required. • Previous law firm experience preferred. • Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management. • Experience with document-intensive litigation and e-discovery. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage or similar document management systems. • Experience with Relativity, Concordance, or Case Logistix preferred. • Strong Bluebook, proofreading, and cite-checking skills. • Excellent organizational and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Paralegal Certificate preferred. • Ability to work overtime as needed. Location: Washington, DC Employment Type: Full-Time

Requirements

Must-haves

Litigation Paralegal
What You’ll Do
Support litigation matters throughout all phases, including discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals.
Organize and maintain case files, documents, databases, and electronic case rooms.
Prepare documents for Bates numbering, redaction, duplication, scanning, and indexing.
Coordinate with litigation support and e-discovery vendors.
Review discovery and prepare chronologies, indices, summaries, and other case materials.
Conduct database searches and factual research.
Coordinate depositions and prepare witness files and exhibits.
Assist with the preparation of motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
Bluebook, cite-check, proofread, and assist with finalizing court filings.
Coordinate electronic filings and service of process.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom support.
Maintain accurate time records and meet annual billing expectations.
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management.
Experience with document-intensive litigation and e-discovery.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage or similar document management systems.
Strong Bluebook, proofreading, and cite-checking skills.

Nice-to-haves

Previous law firm experience preferred.
Experience with Relativity, Concordance, or Case Logistix preferred.
Paralegal Certificate preferred.

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