Litigation Paralegal

NRI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a full-time, on-site position in Washington, DC. The role involves supporting attorneys and litigation teams across various legal functions with a focus on discretion and independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation support experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal setting. Responsibilities include examining case files and conducting legal research to prepare for litigation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in litigation support is essential.
• Strong research skills required for legal analysis.
• Experience in utilizing statistical analyses for case support.

Responsibilities

• Examine case files for litigation analysis.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Develop strategies for gathering additional evidence.
• Interview and prepare witnesses for court presentations.
• Provide administrative support throughout case progression.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Strong research and analytical skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

A federal government legal office in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced LitigationParalegal for a full-time, on-site opportunity. This role supports attorneys and litigation teams across a broad range of legal functions, requiring discretion, independent judgment, and specialized knowledge of laws, regulations, and judicial proceedings.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on litigation support experience, strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate case files to assess litigation worthiness and applicable areas of law
• Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal opinions and substantive analyses
• Determine the need for additional evidence, witnesses, and information; develop strategies to obtain them
• Review records, conduct on-site visits, and evaluate the relevance and value of evidence
• Select, summarize, and compile comparative data to support case development
• Analyze economic trends and assess the impact of ongoing investigations and litigation outcomes
• Identify relevant record-keeping systems and gather, sort, and interpret data from various sources, including computer information systems
• Interview and prepare witnesses for court appearances
• Develop statistical analyses (standard deviations, regression analyses, weighting) and create charts, graphs, and tables to support case litigation
• Provide ongoing support to attorneys throughout case progression, including developing exhibits, maintaining custody of documents, and providing administrative assistance