Litigation Paralegal

Alliance Defending Freedom; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a seasoned Paralegal to join the US Legal Advocacy Team in Lansdowne, VA. You will work closely with attorneys on litigation, draft and file documents, organize case files, and assist with discovery, with minimal supervision.

Qualifications include a paralegal degree or equivalent, 5+ years in litigation support, and strong research and citation skills. ADF offers robust benefits and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of advanced litigation paralegal duties.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and Bluebook citation rules.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents with federal and state courts.
• Maintain case files and deadlines in the case management system.
• Prepare deposition notices, tables of contents, and authorities.
• Support attorneys with discovery, e-discovery, and trial prep.
• Coordinate with multiple attorneys while managing a heavy workload.
• Conduct legal research and ensure citation accuracy.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bluebook knowledge

Legal research

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal degree or national certification

Tools

Westlaw

CM/ECF

iManage

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you.

Location: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

As a Paralegal, you are a vital part of the US Legal Advocacy Team. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Counsel and work with attorneys on the litigation team. You will perform highly advanced and specialized legal assistant work. Work involves researching, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys with case management. Work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Act in a confidential capacity to all Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local rules and ensure they are followed for each case.
• Utilize CM/ECF to electronically file documents in federal and state courts.
• Prepare templates for complaints, motions, briefs, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other legal documents.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Prepare deposition notices and exhibits.
• Compile and organize documents for discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Utilize eDiscovery platform to manage, review, and assist with production.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other online databases.
• Check citations in briefs and other legal documents to determine the accuracy of quoted material.
• Check citations to determine the accuracy of citation format according to the Bluebook, local court rules, or other citation guidelines.
• Maintain and manage case files and calendaring deadlines in the case management database.
• Maintain and manage documents in iManage.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• May supervise legal duties of one or more legal administrative assistants, when needed.
• You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.
• Requires 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• Make sound decisions under demanding conditions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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Virginia Salary Range

$68,000 - $95,000 USD