Senior Litigation Paralegal

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support complex commercial litigation, securities matters, and government investigations from discovery through trial. You will work alongside top-tier attorneys, take ownership of sophisticated filings, trial preparation, legal research, and case management.

Our client is a premier international law firm offering exposure to high-stakes litigation, a collaborative team environment, and strong career development opportunities, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, or government investigations.
• Extensive trial preparation experience and managing exhibits/witness materials.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state court rules and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of complex litigation, investigations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare and coordinate federal/state filings including e-filings.
• Manage discovery processes, document review, privilege logs, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and other platforms.
• Assist with hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trial prep including exhibits.
• Maintain organized case files and document management systems.
• Analyze large case data using eDiscovery tools like Relativity.
• Coordinate with attorneys across multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Review motions and court submissions for accuracy and citations.
• Mentor junior paralegals and support staff.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Complex litigation support

Written and verbal communication

Organization and multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced)

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

Job description

The Senior Paralegal will play a critical role supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, and government investigations from discovery through trial. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys on high-profile matters while taking ownership of sophisticated filings, trial preparation, legal research, and case management.

Our client is a premier international law firm that offers exposure to high-stakes litigation, cutting-edge legal work, and a collaborative team environment. Known for investing in its people, the firm provides outstanding career development, mentor ship, and the opportunity to contribute to matters that have significant business and legal impact.

Description

• Support attorneys through all stages of complex litigation, investigations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate sophisticated federal and state court filings, including e-filings.
• Manage discovery processes, including document review, productions, privilege logs, and deposition preparation.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and other research platforms.
• Assist with hearing, deposition, arbitration, and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and case binders.
• Maintain and organize case files, databases, and document management systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Analyze and manage large volumes of case-related data using eDiscovery tools, including Relativity.
• Coordinate with attorneys and cross-functional teams to track deadlines and support complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Review motions, briefs, and court submissions for accuracy, formatting, and citation compliance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior paralegals and other legal support professionals.

Profile

• A successful Senior Litigation Paralegal should have:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a large law firm environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, or government investigations.
• Extensive trial preparation experience, including managing exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State Court rules, procedures, and e-filing requirements.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity, and large-scale document review projects.
• Advanced legal research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and related research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000.
• Overtime pay and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan and additional voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative team environment.
• Access to industry-leading training and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation and investigations alongside top legal talent.
• Long-term career growth within a globally recognized law firm.

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.