Litigation Paralegal - Washington, DC

Friedman Williams; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with trial experience and a minimum of eight years of paralegal experience. You will compile and summarize discovery materials, index and track case documents, and assist with court filings and trial support.

The role requires familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, privilege review, and deposition summaries. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree preferred; paralegal certification considered with significant experience.
• Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree with 10 years of experience required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys in discovery.
• Index and track case related materials and manage document discovery.
• Work knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and related filing procedures.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege; prepare court filings and cites.
• Summarize depositions and transcripts; assist with trial support and demonstrations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Confidentiality

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certificate/Associate's with 10 years' experience

Tools

Relativity

Everchron

Job description

Job Description

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with prior trial experience and a minimum of eight (8) years of paralegal experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery;
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials;
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and all related court filing procedures and processes;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file;
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
• Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;
• Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers;
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and techniques, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, as well as the ability to learn other programs.
• Working knowledge of document review platforms, including Relativity and document/deposition management platforms, including Everchron.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Compose and disseminate correspondence as required.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with ten (10) years of comparable work experience required.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
• Achieve high level of productivity.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are often necessary in carrying out job duties.