Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Westlaw proficiency

Trial Director experience

Docketing & calendaring

Legal research

Drafting & proofreading

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Trial Director

Job description

Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking to hire a Benefits Manager. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team in Washington, DC. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and recent pre-trial and trial experience using Trial Director software.
• Having at least 2 years' experience working with litigation in healthcare litigation would be a plus.
• Need to be available and able to attend out-of-town trials lasting two weeks or more.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking to hire a Benefits Manager. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.