Senior Litigation Paralegal

Consilio Services LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio Services LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a prestigious law firm in Washington DC. This permanent role involves supporting complex commercial litigation, preparing and filing legal documents, and maintaining organized case files. Candidates should have at least 5 years of litigation experience and a Bachelor's degree. The position requires strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills, and flexibility to work on-site five days a week with a competitive salary range of $140,000 – $160,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adjust hours based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized files and case records.
• Update case management platforms and documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time-management skills

Critical thinking

Proofreading skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Litigation Paralegal
Washington, DC
On-site

Consilio’s Direct Hire Division is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a prestigious international law firm in Washington DC. This role supports complex commercial litigation, cross border disputes, regulatory matters, compliance issues, and government/internal investigations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced, team oriented environment and works closely with attorneys and senior paralegals throughout all phases of litigation and investigations.

This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm. This position is five days on site in Washington D.C.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain well-organized files and case records
• Update case management platforms and databases; categorize documents for efficient access
• Create case calendars, manage deadlines, and distribute case materials
• Retrieve and prepare case/investigation materials for legal teams
• Prepare documents for filing, including proofreading, formatting, and compiling exhibits and appendices
• Coordinate filing and service deliveries with courts, agencies, and opposing parties
• Assist with document collection and production, including exporting, redaction, duplication, and indexing
• Conduct research using newspapers, libraries, case documents, trade associations, and internal/external databases
• Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by case or investigation teams
• Flexibility to adjust hours based on departmental needs

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree

Skills & Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure end to end project completion
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Strong proofreading skills (contextual, grammatical, spelling)
• Flexibility to work late hours, weekends/holidays, and travel when needed

Preferred

• Experience with regulatory litigation, antitrust matters, and investigations involving the SEC or DOJ

Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000

ELS Consilio, LLC Direct Hire Division staffs positions, for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.