Litigation Paralegal - Make an Impact in High-Stakes Cases

Trustpoint.One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes cases. Responsibilities include cite checking, case documentation, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree. This is a full-time role that requires onsite work and the possibility of travel for trials. Competitive salary offered based on experience, ranging from $70,000 to $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal environment.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain case documentation.
• Ability to work onsite and travel for trial.

Responsibilities

• Perform cite checking and ensure compliance with e-filing.
• Organize and maintain case documentation and assist in trial prep.
• Conduct factual research and analyze findings for cases.

Skills

Cite checking

Legal research

Proofreading

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Make an Impact in High‑Stakes Cases

The Washington, D.C. office of a leading law firm has an opening for a Litigation Paralegal to join their team and play a critical role in delivering exceptional results for clients. Support cases that go before appellate courts and up to the Supreme Court. Bring your experience to a firm where you can work on challenging cases from inception through trial, collaborating closely with attorneys and contributing to strategic outcomes.

Base Pay: $70,000.00/yr – $115,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Trustpoint.One. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities:

• Perform precise cite checking and Bluebooking for court submissions, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with e‑filing requirements and research federal, state, and local court rules.
• Deliver high‑quality written work with strong proofreading skills.
• Organize and maintain all case documentation, including pleadings, correspondence, document productions, research files, and emails.
• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing trial exhibits, organizing witness files and examination materials, coordinating with court personnel and court reporters.
• Conduct factual research and analyze findings to support case strategy.
• Maintain discovery files, schedule depositions, draft subpoenas, and prepare deposition materials for witnesses and experts.
• Utilize litigation databases and software for case management and document review.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

This role requires onsite work in Washington, DC and the ability to travel for trial.

Compensation: $70,000 – $115,000+ (based on experience). Apply now or message us directly to learn more!

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice