Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal to manage cases from the intake phase through to trial preparation in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in complex matters.

This position offers a collaborative environment within a boutique law firm, emphasizing professionalism and work-life balance. Candidates should be highly organized and familiar with legal research tools like Westlaw and PACER.

The role is full-time on-site and promises engaging work with significant impact on case outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in complex litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through trial preparation.
• Draft and finalize pleadings and discovery responses.
• Support trial prep by tracking deadlines and coordinating logistics.
• Communicate with clients and courts under attorney supervision.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

State and federal litigation procedures

Westlaw

PACER

E-discovery tools

Tools

E-discovery or case management tools

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

$ 75,000.00 - 90,000.00 (US Dollar)

• Join a high-caliber boutique handling sophisticated white-collar and regulatory-adjacent matters for major companies and fast-growing innovators
• Get real ownership of cases end to end, with meaningful exposure to strategy, discovery, and trial prep
• Work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, initiative, and work-life balance
• Step into a visible role where your work directly impacts case outcomes

Location

• On-site in Washington, DC (downtown) with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule

Note

• This role requires 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience and hands-on involvement supporting complex litigation through discovery and trial or arbitration preparation

About Our Client

• Our client is a respected boutique law firm operating at the intersection of business, technology, and highly regulated industries, known for delivering big-firm quality with a more approachable, team-oriented culture

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from intake through discovery, motions, and trial or arbitration preparation
• Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, and pre-trial materials
• Coordinate document organization, e-discovery workflows, and case file management across systems
• Support depositions, hearings, and trial prep by organizing exhibits, tracking deadlines, and coordinating logistics
• Conduct legal and factual research to support attorneys and case strategy
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under attorney supervision
• Mentor and oversee a junior paralegal by delegating tasks and quality-checking deliverables
• Must have big law firm experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience (specialized or complex litigation strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, and e-discovery or case management tools
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure with strong writing skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive team with high standards and low-drama culture
• Interesting matters and clients, with work that stays intellectually engaging
• A place where reliable performers earn trust fast and grow their scope quickly