Senior Litigation Paralegal

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Collaborative workplace culture

Job summary

MPI in Washington, DC offers a Senior Litigation Paralegal role supporting a high-profile litigation team. The role focuses on case preparation, document management, and coordination of filings, with collaboration across attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in litigation, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Relativity and Nuix Discover. A hybrid work model is provided, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally in a Big Law environment.
• Experience preparing for and attending trial.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology, like Relativity and Nuix Discover.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven track record of supporting attorneys in litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and document management for complex litigation matters.
• Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Coordinate and manage deadlines for filings, discovery, and court appearances.
• Support attorneys during trial preparation and provide assistance during court proceedings as needed.
• Conduct thorough research using legal databases and other resources to gather case-related information.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and external counsel to ensure the smooth flow of case-related information.
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Exceptional organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discover

Job description

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to attorneys in complex litigation cases, ensuring all case documentation and processes are handled efficiently. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation paralegal that wants to partner with a highly visible litigation team.

This global firm is headquartered in DC and has offices across the US and globally. They are well known for their white glove service, dedication to being at the forefront of technology, and continued upskilling and career growth for employees. They have a hybrid work model.

Description

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and document management for complex litigation matters.
• Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Coordinate and manage deadlines for filings, discovery, and court appearances.
• Support attorneys during trial preparation and provide assistance during court proceedings as needed.
• Conduct thorough research using legal databases and other resources to gather case-related information.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and external counsel to ensure the smooth flow of case-related information.
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

Profile

A successful Senior Litigation Paralegal should have:

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally in a Big Law environment.
• Experience preparing for and attending trial.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology, like Relativity and Nuix Discover.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven track record of supporting attorneys in litigation matters.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $110,000 to $137,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, global law firm.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.