Paralegal

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Paralegal to drive operational excellence in commercial litigation support. The role focuses on coordinating litigation matters, leveraging AI tools, and maintaining rigorous time/billing practices, with on-site work required.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, manage complex filings across courts, and collaborate with attorneys and client teams to deliver strategic case solutions. Washington, DC-based, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of paralegal experience.
• Experience with automated litigation support platforms.
• Ability to leverage AI tools in litigation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support commercial litigation matters across the firm.
• Provide updates and strategic solutions to the case team.
• Train, coach, and mentor paralegals and support staff.
• Manage accurate time and billing records; attend client meetings, hearings, and trials; travel as needed.
• Work in the office five days per week during the first six months, then at least three days per week thereafter.

Skills

Litigation tech

AI tools

E-filing

Trial support

Paralegal degree/experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Job description

Paralegal Drive Operational Excellence

At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience. In this role, the team member will drive the coordination and support of commercial litigation matters across the firm.

What You’ll Do

Understand the substantive, technical, and legal issues, make informed relevance and discovery decisions, and provide clear status updates and strategic solutions to the case team. Build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, leadership, and client teams at all levels. Apply a strong command of litigation, civil procedure, court rules, and standing orders. Train, coach, and mentor paralegals and support staff. Exercise sound judgment in budgeting and forecasting while leveraging strong leadership, project management, initiative, and problem‑solving skills to deliver results. Maintain accurate time and billing records; coordinate and attend client meetings, hearings, and trials; and travel as needed. Work in the office five days per week during the first six months, then at least three days per week thereafter.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with automated litigation support platforms and technology.
• Ability to effectively leverage AI tools and software to enhance litigation support and workflow efficiency.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic filing requirements and procedures across multiple courts.
• Trial experience and the ability to provide high‑level support in fast‑paced courtroom environments.
• A bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of paralegal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Litigation experience supporting and collaborating with all levels of leadership and staff within Fortune 100 organizations is highly valued.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Paralegal team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

Benefits and Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. Washington, D.C. compensation range: $76,600.00 to $153,210.00 annually. Applications will be accepted through October 9, 2026.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is onsite. This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.