Litigation Paralegal

Whitman Advisory Job Community; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 197.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Whitman Advisory Job Community in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of law firm litigation paralegal experience and can manage case documentation, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation with minimal supervision.

You will draft pleadings and motions, maintain litigation calendars, organize case files, coordinate with clients and court staff, and assist with deposition preparation.

Formación

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems, including CM/ECF and Washington, DC e-filing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, and trials.
• Organize and maintain court documents, case files, pleadings, and other materials.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, correspondence, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Manage litigation calendars, docket entries, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Prepare deposition summaries and coordinate deposition preparation.
• Coordinate hearing, motion, and trial preparation with accurate documents and materials.
• Assist with paper and electronic discovery, including ESI identification.
• Draft and distribute legal hold notices and coordinate with clients to preserve and collect documents.
• Assist with processing, reviewing, coding, and organizing electronic discovery materials.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and stakeholders to support case management.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Educación

College degree/paralegal certificate

Herramientas

CM/ECF

Relativity

iManage

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Salary: $92,000–$197,000 annually, depending on experience

Location: Washington, D.C.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Litigation Department in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm litigation paralegal experience and the ability to manage case documentation, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, and trials.
• Organize and maintain court documents, case files, pleadings, and other litigation materials.
• Draft and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, memoranda, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation calendars, docket entries, court dates, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Prepare deposition summaries and assist with deposition preparation and coordination.
• Coordinate hearing, motion, and trial preparation, ensuring documents and materials are accurate and organized.
• Assist with paper and electronic discovery, including identifying relevant electronically stored information (ESI).
• Draft and distribute legal hold notices and coordinate with clients to preserve and collect relevant documents and ESI.
• Assist with processing, reviewing, coding, and organizing electronic discovery materials.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders to support efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• College degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems, including CM/ECF and Washington, D.C. e-filing.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with iManage and Relativity is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Annual Salary: $92,000–$197,000, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work alongside attorneys on complex litigation matters in a professional legal environment.