Senior Litigation Paralegal

Gainor Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal in Washington, D.C. This role demands at least 10 years of experience in litigation and a Bachelor’s degree along with paralegal certification. Responsibilities include preparing complex legal documents, managing case files, and supporting trial preparations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of litigation procedures and strong proficiency in legal research tools. This position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $155,000 annually, based on experience, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Ability to coordinate and prepare complex legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal billing processes and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Manage case files and document organization.
• Assist with deposition preparation and logistics.

Skills

Litigation procedures and terminology

Legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw

Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Experience with e-discovery platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Relativity

PACER

CM/ECF

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking aSenior Litigation Paralegal to join the team in Washington, D.C.

Who You Are

• You have at least 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification, preferred
• You havearbitration and trial experience
• Deeply familiar with litigation procedures, terminology, and jurisdictional processes
• Strong understanding of legal billing processes and timekeeping systems
• Advancedproficiencyin MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and document editing/comparison tools
• Skilled in online legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court databases

WhatYou’llDo

• Coordinate, organize, and prepare complex legal documents under attorney supervision
• Build andmaintaincase files; manage document organization and review
• Conduct factual research using internal and external resources
• Assistattorneys with deposition preparation andlogistics
• Perform e-discovery searches using platforms like Relativity and coordinate document productions
• Format and cite-check briefs and motions for compliance
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy before filing
• Support trial preparation, attend court proceedings, and managelogisticsincluding travel arrangements

What Success Looks Like

• Legal documents and filings are delivered accurately and on schedule
• Collaboration with attorneys and internal teams across multiple cases is consistently maintained
• Trial and deposition support ensures proceedings run smoothly
• Research, formatting, and compliance standards are upheld at the highest level

Salary Range

$110,000 – 155,000 annually, based on experience

Location

Washington, D.C. – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.