Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Docketing Expert

Consilio LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Consilio LLC is partnering with a leading Washington, DC law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role. The candidate will support attorneys across complex litigation, manage dockets, and file documents in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, a Paralegal Certificate, 3+ years of experience, and strong research/writing abilities. Westlaw and Trial Director expertise are essential for trial-ready preparation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Strong experience with cite checking, legal research, docketing, and drafting.
• Proficiency with Westlaw required.
• Must have substantial pre-trial and trial experience using Trial Director software.
• Healthcare litigation experience is a plus.
• Willingness to attend out-of-town trials lasting two weeks or more.

Responsabilidades

• Perform substantive legal and factual research using Westlaw and other resources.
• Conduct Cite Checking and Bluebook citation review for briefs, memoranda, and other court filings.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and case-related materials.
• Manage and maintain litigation docketing systems, calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling orders.
• Prepare and file documents in federal and state courts, including electronic court filings.
• Organize, maintain, and update case files, exhibits, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Assist with document review, production, and case management throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, chronologies, and trial preparation materials.
• Coordinate hearing, deposition, arbitration, and trial logistics.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings as needed.

Conhecimentos

Westlaw proficiency

Trial Director experience

Docketing & calendaring

Legal research

Drafting & proofreading

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Ferramentas

Westlaw

Trial Director

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Consilio LLC is partnering with a leading Washington, DC law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role. The candidate will support attorneys across complex litigation, manage dockets, and file documents in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, a Paralegal Certificate, 3+ years of experience, and strong research/writing abilities. Westlaw and Trial Director expertise are essential for trial-ready preparation.