Litigation Paralegal

Ultimate Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a mid-level litigation paralegal in Washington, D.C., with 3-7 years of experience in complex litigation. Responsibilities include managing case management, collaborating with attorneys, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, a paralegal certificate, and proficiency in e-discovery tools. This role offers full-time employment with a salary range of $70,000 to $85,000.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a large firm or litigation boutique.
• Experience in all litigation stages, including e-discovery and trial preparation.
• Ability to work under pressure and commit to overtime or travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation case management, including document organization.
• Collaborate with attorneys and senior paralegals; oversee junior paralegals.
• Draft, review, and analyze legal documents, conducting legal research.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

E-discovery tools

E-filing software

Job description

Overview

Seeking a mid-level litigation paralegal with 3-7 years of experience within a large firm or specialized litigation boutiques, handling complex litigation, investigations, and arbitration matters.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience: At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in an Amlaw 100 firm or specialized litigation/dispute resolution firm.
• Expertise in all litigation stages, including e-discovery tools, e-filing, and trial preparation.
• Experience with trial or arbitration proceedings preferred.
• Skills: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Effective multitasking and ownership of tasks with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of cite-checking, Bluebook rules, and California Style Manual (preferred).
• Other: Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and commit to overtime or travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation case management, including document organization, case calendaring, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and senior paralegals; oversee junior paralegals or support staff as needed.
• Coordinate with courts, government entities, expert witnesses, vendors, and other law firms.
• Draft, review, and analyze legal documents; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional discretion regarding sensitive firm and client information.
• Continuously develop skills to adapt to changes in the legal profession.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles County, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services