Senior Case Admin

TEKsystems; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a contract paralegal in Washington, D.C., to support court filings and docket management for ongoing cases. You will organize records, assist hearing officers with deadlines, and prepare notices, orders, and correspondence. Strong writing, research, and familiarity with legal databases are required.

The role requires onsite presence in DC with some travel, and offers hourly compensation in a contract arrangement. Must have a paralegal certificate and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Litigation or securities-related experience preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills, as well as experience with legal research databases and cite-checking.
• Strong planning and organization skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
• Knowledge of SEC rules is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manages docket of assigned cases, including maintenance of the official records of those proceedings and the Office of Hearing Officer's electronic docket.
• Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of various documents, including orders and decisions.
• Monitors case deadlines and assists the Hearing Officers with effectively managing their case dockets.
• Acts as liaison between parties and Hearing Officers to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests.
• Anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case.
• Prepares a variety of documents for the Hearing Officers, including notices, orders, and correspondence.
• Proofreads and cite checks draft decisions, orders, and other documents prepared by Hearing Officers; verifies facts from case records.
• Attends pre-hearing conferences and hearings to assist with the conduct of the hearing and the management of evidence.
• Compiles statistical information and reports as required.
• Participates in special projects at the request of the Case Administrator Manager, the Chief Hearing Officer, or the Deputy Chief Hearing Officer.

Skills

paralegal skills

legal documents

legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages docket of assigned cases, including maintenance of the official records of those proceedings and the Office of Hearing Officer's electronic docket.
• Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of various documents, including orders and decisions.
• Monitors case deadlines and assists the Hearing Officers with effectively managing their case dockets, including monitoring their cases when they are out of the office and consulting with the Chief Hearing Officer and Deputy Chief Hearing Officer as necessary to determine if action must be taken.
• Acts as liaison between parties and Hearing Officers to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests, serving as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding the Office of Hearing Officers' policies, procedures, programs, objectives, and operational functions.
• Anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case.
• Prepares a variety of documents for the Hearing Officers, including notices, orders, and correspondence.
• Proofreads and cite checks draft decisions, orders, and other documents prepared by Hearing Officers; verifies facts from case records; ensures that final decisions and orders are in proper form and are properly served on the parties; circulates final decisions to appropriate FINRA departments.
• Attends pre-hearing conferences and hearings to assist with the conduct of the hearing and the management of evidence.
• Compiles statistical information and reports as required.
• Participates in special projects at the request of the Case Administrator Manager, the Chief Hearing Officer, or the Deputy Chief Hearing Officer.

Other Responsibilities:

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Litigation or securities-related experience preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills, as well as experience with legal research databases and cite-checking.
• Strong planning and organization skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
• Knowledge of SEC rules is helpful.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in person in Washington, DC.
• Occasional travel is required to attend hearings.
• Extended hours as needed.

Skills

paralegal skills, legal documents, legal research

Top Skills Details

paralegal skills,legal documents,legal research

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must be able to work onsite 4-5 days a week in DC office and travel to cases as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington D.C., DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington D.C., DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.