Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Washington, DC is seeking a paralegal to join our national firm. This role supports discovery, document management, transcripts, and materials for expert review in a fast-paced litigation team.

Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred. 2+ years of paralegal experience, especially in litigation and insurance defense is a plus. We offer outstanding benefits and career growth.

Join a collegial environment that emphasizes teamwork, client service, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support discovery efforts including review, analyze and organize document productions.
• Manage documents and maintain organized case files
• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
• Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases and online sources
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for attorney review
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, and manage scheduling and calendars
• Communicate and liaise between all parties in the case

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

AtWilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal** position in our Washington D.C . **Office.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support discovery efforts including review, analyze and organize document productions
• Manage documents and maintain organized case files
• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
• Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for attorney review and approval
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, and manage logistics, such as scheduling appointments and calendars
• Communicate and work as a liaison between all parties in the case

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team oriented environment
• Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.

Why Should You Apply?

• _ Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan_
• _ Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement_
• _ Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits_

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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