Paralegal

Seneca Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources seeks a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years of experience and trial exposure to support complex litigation matters in Washington, DC. This direct-hire, onsite role requires a paralegal degree or certificate and strong technical skills in legal research and drafting.

The successful candidate will perform legal analysis, prepare drafts of motions and memoranda, and assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including discovery, document review, and exhibit management.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with trial exposure.
• Paralegal degree or certificate required.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests for document review and legal assistance.
• Research relevant laws, cases, and articles; summarize findings for attorneys.
• Perform moderately complex legal research and draft memos and letters.
• Assist in preparing drafts of motions, briefs, memoranda, exhibits, and other filings.
• Support attorneys with discovery, document handling, and trial preparations.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

ESI tools

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

LEXIS NEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Location: Washington, DC (onsite 5 days a week)

Terms: Direct Hire

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with trial experience.
• Successful completion of Paralegal degree or certificate

The Paralegal Task includes but is not limited to the following:

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance;
• Research and locate responsive information and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles;
• Perform typical Paralegal functions, including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation;
• Write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence;
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS and Westlaw.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Prepare legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including aiding with discovery requests and responses; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices; and assisting at trial.
• Have excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and manage complex relationships with all stakeholders.
• Consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure.
• Have hands-on experience or training with ESI tools and general knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources.

About Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm- we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to government agencies, we connect professionals with opportunities that drive meaningful impact and support long-term career growth.

When you join Seneca, you gain a team committed to your success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, and continuous support throughout your assignment. Our recruiters and account managers invest in understanding your goals and placing you in roles aligned with your talents and ambitions.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.