Paralegal

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

AARP Foundation, DC area, seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys in organizing and processing legal matters and ensuring compliance. You will maintain legal files, coordinate meetings, review documents, and gather information from clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include handling case management tasks, assisting at all phases of litigation, and managing digital platforms for eDiscovery. Strong communication and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Ability to handle multiple, high-level, complex projects with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practice across case management, research, and trial preparation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CM/ECF, and litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Ipro).
• Ability to apply litigation process from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Superior communication skills with diverse clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Preferred: Paralegal certification.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages legal or regulatory matters and cases, including preparing binders, exhibits, documents, contracts, reports, or summaries.
• Assists in various phases of legal matters, including factfinding, due diligence, discovery, negotiations, and attending trials or closings.
• Manages legal/compliance digital platforms to collect and produce electronically stored information.
• Organizes and maintains files using law practice management software.
• Prepares, edits, cite checks, and formats legal documents under attorney guidance.
• Schedules appointments, depositions, and meetings for attorneys.
• Maintains attorneys’ files and calendars and handles logistics.
• Prepares and submits expense reports and financial documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Research (legal databases)

Communication (oral & written)

Multitasking & organization

Logistics coordination

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Westlaw

CM/ECF

Relativity

Concordance

Ipro

Job description

Overview

AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media.

Paralegal will support attorneys in organizing and processing legal matters and supports legal compliance in accordance with guidelines set forth by attorneys. Maintains legal files and databases, schedules meetings, and coordinates correspondence. Assists attorneys in reviewing relevant documents and identifying legal issues. Gathers initial information about legal matters. Communicates with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to collect and assemble information.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages legal or regulatory matters and/or cases, including preparing binders, exhibits, documents, contracts, articles, reports, or summaries in response to various requests.
• Assists in various phases of legal matters/cases as applicable, including factfinding, due diligence, investigation and/or discovery, including written discovery, depositions, editing, negotiations, witness interviews, and/or attending trials or closings.
• Manages legal and compliance digital platforms to collect, store, and produce electronically stored information for legal or regulatory matters.
• Organizes and maintains files related to litigation and/other legal/case matters and/or case files using law practice management software.
• Prepares, edits, cite checks, and formats correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, publications, and other legal documents under attorney guidance.
• Supports attorneys by scheduling appointments, depositions, and meetings.
• Maintains attorneys’ files and calendars and makes logistic arrangements.
• Prepares and submits expense reports and other financial documents for payment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience working in a law firm or legal department.
• Must be able to handle multiple, high-level, complex projects at one time and high volumes of work on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices, experienced in all areas of paralegal duties from the inception of a case to trial and appeal, including but not limited to case management, general research utilizing legal databases (e.g., Westlaw), case retrieval, Bluebooking, cite-checking and proof-reading pleadings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, and litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, Ipro).
• Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Superior oral, written, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff, while maintaining a high level of work quality and customer service. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.

Preferred:

• Paralegal certification.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.