Direct Hire: Litigation Paralegal – DC Onsite

Seneca Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources seeks a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years of experience and trial exposure to support complex litigation matters in Washington, DC. This direct-hire, onsite role requires a paralegal degree or certificate and strong technical skills in legal research and drafting.

The successful candidate will perform legal analysis, prepare drafts of motions and memoranda, and assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including discovery, document review, and exhibit management.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with trial exposure.
• Paralegal degree or certificate required.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests for document review and legal assistance.
• Research relevant laws, cases, and articles; summarize findings for attorneys.
• Perform moderately complex legal research and draft memos and letters.
• Assist in preparing drafts of motions, briefs, memoranda, exhibits, and other filings.
• Support attorneys with discovery, document handling, and trial preparations.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

ESI tools

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

LEXIS NEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Seneca Resources seeks a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years of experience and trial exposure to support complex litigation matters in Washington, DC. This direct-hire, onsite role requires a paralegal degree or certificate and strong technical skills in legal research and drafting.

The successful candidate will perform legal analysis, prepare drafts of motions and memoranda, and assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including discovery, document review, and exhibit management.