Senior Litigation Paralegal — AI-Driven Docket Mastery

LawMD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LawMD, Chartered Law Firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to own docketing, case management, and court filings across MD, DC, and Federal courts.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in complex personal injury or medical malpractice litigation, with mastery of MDEC, CM/ECF, and e-filing portals, and proficiency in Filevine and Lead Docket. This role demands independence and high accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in complex matters.
• Experience in medical malpractice or wrongful death cases.
• Hands-on filing mastery with MDEC/CM/ECF portals.
• Proficient with Filevine and Lead Docket systems.
• Meticulous with procedural rules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Docket & deadline management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Electronic filings in MD, DC, and Federal Courts.
• Administer Filevine and Lead Docket systems in real time.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence for attorneys.
• Coordinate with local counsel in MD, VA, OH.
• Support AI-driven workflows for case evaluation.

Skills

Docket management

Strong deadline discipline

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Legal research & drafting support

Communication with co-counsel

Tools

MDEC

CM/ECF

Filevine

Lead Docket

eFiling DC

Job description

LawMD, Chartered Law Firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to own docketing, case management, and court filings across MD, DC, and Federal courts.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in complex personal injury or medical malpractice litigation, with mastery of MDEC, CM/ECF, and e-filing portals, and proficiency in Filevine and Lead Docket. This role demands independence and high accuracy.