Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned litigation paralegal to join our team in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage large records, and coordinate with clients, courts, and other firms.

FOIA processing and family law exposure are a plus, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy. The ideal candidate holds a paralegal certification, has at least five years of experience, and excels in research, organization, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Extensive knowledge of the litigation process—discovery to trial.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience handling FOIA requests.
• Familiarity with family law.
• Strong research and report-generating skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation from initiation through trial.
• Managing and organizing large volumes of complex case documents.
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs.
• Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other firms.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including witness prep and exhibits.
• Handling FOIA requests in compliance with regulations.
• Assisting with hearings, preparing hearing binders and coordinating witnesses.
• Managing e-filing and ensuring filings meet court rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Data management

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Time management

E-filing experience

FOIA experience

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research software

Job description

A bit about us

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Haley Lucas

Are you a seasoned paralegal with a passion for litigation? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes cases, providing critical support to our litigation team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the litigation process, from discovery to trial, and will be adept at managing large volumes of information and documents. Experience in family law and handling FOIA requests is a significant plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned paralegal looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Why join us

Provides all full-time employees with comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with group life and disability insurance. Employees also have access to optional Voluntary Life Insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 1. Assisting attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, from initiation to discovery to trial.
• 2. Managing and organizing large volumes of complex case documents; compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• 3. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and briefs.
• 4. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other law firms.
• 5. Assisting with trial preparation, including witness preparation, trial exhibits, and trial binders.
• 6. Handling FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• 7. Assisting with hearings, including preparing hearing binders and coordinating witness schedules.
• 8. Managing e-filing and ensuring all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 1. Paralegal Certification from an accredited institution.
• 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• 3. Extensive knowledge of the litigation process, including discovery, trial preparation, court rules, and procedures.
• 4. Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• 5. Experience handling FOIA requests.
• 6. Familiarity with family law.
• 7. Strong research and report-generating skills.
• 8. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 9. Ability to manage large volumes of data and information.
• 10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
• 12. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• 13. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

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