Paralegal - Discovery & Research Specialist (On-Site DC)

Deloitte CWS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte CWS in Washington, DC is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I to support attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation. The role includes summarizing depositions, managing case files, and assisting in court proceedings on-site in DC.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD (or be enrolled in ABA-accredited law school) with at least one year of relevant experience. Strong legal research skills (LEXIS/Westlaw) and proficiency with document management systems are

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or JD or currently attending ABA‑accredited law school; one year of study may substitute for certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal citation and basic legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw) required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys in discovery and motions.
• Summarize depositions and transcripts; maintain case files.
• Index, track, and control document discovery; prepare exhibit cross-references.
• Assist attorneys in courtroom.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Support FOIA, production requests, and Congressional inquiries as needed.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Trial experience

Legal research (LEXIS/Westlaw)

Written and oral communication

ESI and eDiscovery familiarity

Document management and review systems

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD or ABA-approved law school (in progress)

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document review systems

Job description

Deloitte CWS in Washington, DC is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I to support attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation. The role includes summarizing depositions, managing case files, and assisting in court proceedings on-site in DC.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD (or be enrolled in ABA-accredited law school) with at least one year of relevant experience. Strong legal research skills (LEXIS/Westlaw) and proficiency with document management systems are