Paralegal

Thompson Hine LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hine LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a detail-oriented Corporate/Litigation Paralegal to join our Washington, D.C. office.

You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation, under supervision of our Litigation Partners and/or Associates. The ideal candidate has at least three years of paralegal experience, a four-year college degree or paralegal certificate, and knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Qualifications

• Three years of paralegal experience minimum.
• Four-year college degree or paralegal certificate with corporate or litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and state rules; ability to analyze statutes.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize complex licensure materials and government forms.
• Manage case and project status and calendar deadlines.
• Maintain case files and organize filings.
• Conduct factual investigations from government sources and verify information.
• Assess documents related to applications, subpoenas, and discovery.
• Draft client reports on project status and maintain client communications.
• Draft notices, motions, and court forms.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

BA degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Thompson Hine LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm, is regularly recognized for our commitment to Innovation, Inclusion, and collaboration while providing exceptional client service is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate/Litigation Paralegal to join our Washington, D.C. office.

The Corporate/Litigation Paralegal will be supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and brings a proactive approach to case management, discovery, and trial preparation. In addition, this candidate will be working under the supervision of our Litigation Partners and/or Associates, position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Review and complete complex licensure application materials and other government forms, and assist clients in acquiring and providing relevant information;
• Assess case and project management status to predict attorney needs and advise on upcoming tasks;
• Maintain case and project management files, including ensuring and maintaining deadline calendaring and organization of filings;
• Conduct factual investigation regarding products, companies, or individuals from various governmental agencies, resource facilities, etc. and verify information;
• Assess and identify documents substantively associated with the needs of applications, subpoena responses, and discovery requests;
• Draft reports to clients on project and case status and maintain regular communication with those clients;
• Review and outline potential costs associated with client projects;
• Draft notices, fact motions, and court forms.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least Three years of experience.
• Four-year college degree or paralegal certificate with corporate or litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the general structure of state rules and statutes, and analyze and understand such other rulesets, statutes, and judges’ individual procedures for compliance;
• Familiarity with federal agencies including the Court of International Trade helpful.
• Knowledge with citing statutory and regulatory citations.

Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

Thompson Hine LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers competitive wages, and a robust benefits package. Benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO).