Litigation Paralegal - Civil Rights Advocacy

lawyerscommitteeforcivilrightsunderlaw; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Parental leave

403(b) with employer match

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Paralegal in Washington, DC. You will support litigation, education, advocacy, and policy projects, working closely with project teams and attorneys.

Responsibilities include organizing case files and discovery, cite-checking, filing briefs, and coordinating depositions, hearings, and travel. Requires two years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; notary readiness optional.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience, preferably as a litigation paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong research skills and proficiency with online resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, dockets, litigation calendars, and ECF/PACER accounts.
• Review and edit filings, including tables of authorities and contents.
• Organize discovery requests and coordinate depositions and meetings.
• Support editing, production, and filing of briefs and exhibits, with proper cite-checking.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, trials, and related proceedings.
• Maintain calendars for project and case teams and update project pages.

Skills

Research skills

Writing/editing

Communication

Notary readiness

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asana

PACER

ECF

CLIO

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Paralegal in Washington, DC. You will support litigation, education, advocacy, and policy projects, working closely with project teams and attorneys.

Responsibilities include organizing case files and discovery, cite-checking, filing briefs, and coordinating depositions, hearings, and travel. Requires two years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; notary readiness optional.