Litigation Paralegal

Consilio LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio, LLC’s client in Washington, DC, seeks a litigation paralegal with 2–4+ years of experience to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong proofreading, research, and organizational skills.

You will manage pleadings, supervise project documentation, and assist with electronic filings (ECF) and court rules. This is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with a boutique firm headquartered in DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2–4+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Ability to proofread material for errors and write clearly and efficiently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ECF and court filing systems is helpful but not required.
• Experience with document management and invoice review is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in daily litigation support and ensure timely delivery of work.
• Review, organize, prepare, and index materials per file maintenance procedures.
• Establish and maintain pleadings files and related notebooks and exhibits.
• Conduct case research using online resources and firm libraries.
• Utilize LexisNexis, Westlaw, and PACER; manage calendar/docketing systems.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Cite checking

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independent work

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PowerPoint

LexisNexis

Westlaw

PACER

Relativity

CompuLaw

Job description

The Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a highly regarded firm that is seeking a litigation paralegal to join their Washington, DC office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the Firm:

The role is with a prominent, boutique firm that is headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm specializes in complex tax, litigation, political law, and bankruptcy services.

About the Role:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the paralegal performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys to whom assigned. Some essential duties, responsibilities, skills, and abilities required include:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2-4+ years of litigation paralegal experience (Complex or Commercial, preferred).
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical and/or spelling errors, and the ability to write effectively and efficiently.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Cite checking and Blue Booking experience helpful but not required.
• Exceptional organizational and file management skills, including familiarity with document management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and turn projects around on tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with and ability to effect electronic filings using ECF and analogous court systems.
• Ability to supervise all aspects of a project, including: reviewing, organizing, preparing and indexing materials in accordance with established file maintenance procedure; copying and quality checking; and ensuring materials are properly and appropriately distributed to the attorney group.
• The ability to establish, organize, index, and maintain pleadings files, attorney hearing and trial notebooks and related exhibits, deposition notebooks and related exhibits, expert witness notebooks and related exhibits.
• The ability to conduct research and locate cases, depositions, opinions, reports and information related to the matter by using all available resources, including the internet, firm library resources, and computer data systems.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and PACER.
• Familiarity with calendar/docketing management systems, such as CompuLaw, and court rules relating to computation of time establishing filing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, read and analyze dense materials and meet assigned deadlines.
• Assist with review and tracking of invoices and related payments for attorney group.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, with short notice given.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact positively and to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, vendors, attorneys and staff.
• Intermediate understanding of litigation support databases, such as Relativity is helpful.
• Must be able to speak and interact positively with peers and vendors regarding electronic data, conversions and creation of databases.

Job may involve light lifting and occasional travel.

Additional Logistics:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Attorneys/Firm Administrator/Senior Litigation Paralegals

Salary Range: $75-$100k annually

ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.