Paralegal with Certification

Unisys; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Washington is seeking a mid-senior level paralegal with experience in litigation. This full-time role requires excellent tech skills and a strong outgoing personality for client interactions. The position allows for some remote work with occasional travel across the U.S. as needed.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of paralegal experience, particularly in litigation.
• Outgoing personality for client interactions.
• Ability to quickly learn tech tools like Lexis.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Savvy with technology

Outgoing

Education

Paralegal certificate or related degree

Tools

Lexis

Job description

Overview

DC office (K Street): In the beginning, they may need to come in more often than 3 days a week. Can go up to 4-5 days eventually. Should not be hesitant coming onsite.

Travel related Note:

• Travel to hearings a few times per year only. (4 trips in a year would be considered very heavy travel for them.) They will be given a heads up of the dates of travel months in advance.
• The length of travel varies from 2 days to 2 weeks.
• Travel for hearings generally is to other states with Client offices. Client has approximately 15 offices all over the country including in California, Texas, Illinois, Colorado. We also sometimes travel to states that do not have Client offices and use hotel facilities for hearings. Bottom line, travel could be anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience particularly with litigation, would be helpful.
• Paralegal certificate+any degree… OR other degrees, like Bachelor/Master’s in Law or Legal studies may suffice.
• Outgoing
• Savvy with tech as an end-user (can pick up Lexis quickly)
• Ballpark 6-8ish years; there’s flexibility

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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