Litigation Paralegal - Discovery, Depositions & Trial Prep

Cooley LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account (with medical)

Dental

Vision

Health and/or dependent care flexible

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and/or adults

Other parental support benefits

Firm-paid life insurance

AD&D

LTD

Short term medical benefits

20 days of PTO

10 paid holidays each year

Generous parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support through all stages of litigation, from filing to discovery, trial, and appeals. You’ll manage documents, prepare for depositions, assist with motions, and help coordinate trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage; paralegal certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage; familiarity with litigation software is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime as required and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Document and information management for case materials and e-files.
• Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, scanning and indexing.
• Support e-discovery workflow with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services.
• Draft motions and briefs; assemble briefing books and cite checks.
• Coordinate depositions, trial logistics, and courtroom support.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Concordance

Case Logistix

Relativity

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support through all stages of litigation, from filing to discovery, trial, and appeals. You’ll manage documents, prepare for depositions, assist with motions, and help coordinate trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage; paralegal certification is a plus.