Paralegal

Boohoff Law P.A.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Collaborative work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boohoff Law P.A. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support a senior attorney on meaningful personal injury cases. You will own timelines, manage calendars, and draft discovery and pleadings to move cases forward.

The role emphasizes proactive organization, precise e-filing, and professional client communication, with collaboration across a litigation team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of the personal injury litigation process.
• Working knowledge of Washington auto insurance laws and bodily injury claims.
• Experience with discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediations, court filings, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and experience with legal tech and electronic filing.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior litigation attorney on personal injury cases throughout the litigation process.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, court dates, and critical timelines.
• Draft and coordinate discovery, pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare documents and materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation events.
• File documents and manage filings through state and federal e-filing portals.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain organized, accurate electronic case files.
• Monitor cases to identify upcoming deadlines and issues.
• Keep the attorney informed so they can focus on strategy and advocacy.
• Manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.

Skills

Personal injury

Case management

Deadline tracking

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational

Team player

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Job Description

Work directly with experienced litigation attorneys. Take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases. Build a career with a team that expects excellence. Boohoff Law is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation team. This is not a role for someone who wants to simply check boxes and wait for the next assignment. We’re looking for a proactive, highly organized professional who understands litigation, anticipates what an attorney will need next, and takes genuine ownership of their work. You’ll work closely with a senior litigation attorney on complex personal injury cases and have the opportunity to become an integral part of the litigation process.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with a senior litigation attorney supporting personal injury cases throughout the litigation process.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, court dates, and critical litigation timelines.
• Draft and coordinate discovery, pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare documents, exhibits, and materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation events.
• File documents and manage filings through state and federal e-filing portals.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date electronic case files.
• Monitor cases closely and proactively identify upcoming deadlines, missing information, and potential issues.
• Keep the attorney informed and prepared so they can focus on litigation strategy and advocacy.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who knows personal injury litigation and can operate with a high degree of ownership and independence.

• 2+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience (Required)
• Strong understanding of the personal injury litigation process (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of Washington automobile insurance laws and bodily injury claims (Preferred)
• Experience with discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediations, court filings, and litigation deadlines (Preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills (Preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously (Preferred)
• Strong computer skills and comfort working with legal technology and electronic filing systems (Preferred)
• Professional, dependable, and accountable work style (Preferred)

Strong Candidate Will Also:

• Think ahead rather than wait to be told what to do.
• Recognize potential problems before they become emergencies.
• Take ownership of assigned cases and deadlines.
• Be comfortable working directly with an experienced attorney.
• Accept feedback and continuously look for ways to improve.
• Stay calm and organized when priorities change.
• Understand that accuracy matters — especially when deadlines and clients are involved.
• Be a team player who contributes to the success of the entire litigation team.

Why Boohoff Law?

At Boohoff Law, we believe great work comes from great people working together. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation attorneys, handle substantive personal injury cases, strengthen your litigation skills, and grow within a firm that values initiative and performance.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility

Who Will Thrive Here?

This position is a great fit for someone who is experienced, driven, organized, and genuinely takes pride in their work. If you need constant direction, this probably isn't the right position. If you're the person who knows your cases, protects your deadlines, stays three steps ahead of your attorney, and takes pride in getting the details right, we'd like to meet you.