Litigation Paralegal - D.C

Trellis Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,250 - 309,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Trellis Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Washington, D.C. to support attorneys in various litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle discovery and case management. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in litigation support, along with exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

This role involves managing the full discovery process, legal research, and maintaining litigation records while collaborating with internal teams and outside counsel. Compensation ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with expertise in full-cycle discovery.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full discovery process including drafting and responding to requests.
• Provide comprehensive legal research and trial preparation.
• Organize case files and maintain litigation calendars.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Legal research

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Litigation support software

Document management systems

Job description

Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal at Axiom

We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegals to work with our clients, many of which are Fortune 500 companies across various industries. You would support attorneys across a variety of litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle discovery, case management, and general litigation support. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full discovery process, including drafting, reviewing, and responding to discovery requests, coordinating document productions, and maintaining privilege logs.
• Provide comprehensive litigation support including legal research, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and post-trial filings.
• Oversee matter and case management, including organizing case files, maintaining litigation calendars, and tracking deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure timely and accurate handling of litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize litigation records, filings, and correspondence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with demonstrated expertise in full-cycle discovery and case management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools; experience with litigation support software and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a AmLaw200 firm or in-house legal department supporting litigation and corporate legal matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing litigation databases, e-discovery platforms, and case tracking systems.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.