Hybrid Paralegal: Litigation Support & Compliance

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

AARP Foundation, DC area, seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys in organizing and processing legal matters and ensuring compliance. You will maintain legal files, coordinate meetings, review documents, and gather information from clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include handling case management tasks, assisting at all phases of litigation, and managing digital platforms for eDiscovery. Strong communication and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Ability to handle multiple, high-level, complex projects with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practice across case management, research, and trial preparation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CM/ECF, and litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Ipro).
• Ability to apply litigation process from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Superior communication skills with diverse clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Preferred: Paralegal certification.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages legal or regulatory matters and cases, including preparing binders, exhibits, documents, contracts, reports, or summaries.
• Assists in various phases of legal matters, including factfinding, due diligence, discovery, negotiations, and attending trials or closings.
• Manages legal/compliance digital platforms to collect and produce electronically stored information.
• Organizes and maintains files using law practice management software.
• Prepares, edits, cite checks, and formats legal documents under attorney guidance.
• Schedules appointments, depositions, and meetings for attorneys.
• Maintains attorneys’ files and calendars and handles logistics.
• Prepares and submits expense reports and financial documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Research (legal databases)

Communication (oral & written)

Multitasking & organization

Logistics coordination

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Westlaw

CM/ECF

Relativity

Concordance

Ipro

Job description

AARP Foundation, DC area, seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys in organizing and processing legal matters and ensuring compliance. You will maintain legal files, coordinate meetings, review documents, and gather information from clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include handling case management tasks, assisting at all phases of litigation, and managing digital platforms for eDiscovery. Strong communication and discretion are essential.