Senior Litigation Paralegal

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier litigation boutique law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Paralegal for their Washington, DC office. The role involves supporting attorneys in litigation by managing case materials, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience and ideally possess a Paralegal Certificate. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment, including a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pleadings, files, calendars in electronic databases.
• Check legal and factual citations, edit briefs to court standards.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Legal Research

Cite Checking

Document Drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

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Zuckerman Spaeder LLP , a premier litigation boutique law firm with offices in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, New York, NY and Tampa, FL is seeking a highly skilled and professional Senior Paralegal at our Washington, DC office. Under the supervision of the Paralegal Manager, Paralegals provide support to the firm's attorneys and their clients in various types of litigation matters. This is a Non-Exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines. Standard Full-Time Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with periodic overtime hours as needed to meet job requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain pleadings, files, calendars, and other case material in electronic databases.
• Gather and circulate case materials to the project team, as needed.
• Arrange filings, mailings, and service of process with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties.
• Legal and factual cite checking, including creating Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, shepardizing and editing briefs to Blue Book standards and applicable court rules. Expert-level cite-checking proficiency and attention to detail is required.
• Under attorney supervision, perform research (factual, legal, internet, and other) and analyze documents to identify issues and relevant information. Compile information and prepare documentation that details key findings.
• Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, as needed (travel may be necessary). Coordinate assembly of exhibits and appendices for pleadings, witness materials, depositions, and trials. Summarize deposition and trial exhibits and transcripts.
• Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters and filing services. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services.
• Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices in the firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including e-Discovery, e-filing practices, and trial preparation activities.
• Work in conjunction with the Litigation Support Department to create and maintain document review platforms (Concordance and Relativity experience preferred); understand legal technology concepts and terminology.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by firm attorneys or the Paralegal Manager.

Teleworking Policy:

The firm participates in a 3/2 hybrid work schedule. The candidate will be required to work in the office at least 3 days a week with additional days in the office as needed.

FLSA Status:

This is a Non-Exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines. Standard Full-Time Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with periodic overtime hours as needed to meet job requirements. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Zuckerman Spaeder LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred. At least 5-8 years of related experience is required. In addition, a Paralegal Certificate is highly preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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