Senior Litigation Paralegal: Discovery and Trial Prep Lead

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal to manage cases from the intake phase through to trial preparation in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in complex matters.

This position offers a collaborative environment within a boutique law firm, emphasizing professionalism and work-life balance. Candidates should be highly organized and familiar with legal research tools like Westlaw and PACER.

The role is full-time on-site and promises engaging work with significant impact on case outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in complex litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through trial preparation.
• Draft and finalize pleadings and discovery responses.
• Support trial prep by tracking deadlines and coordinating logistics.
• Communicate with clients and courts under attorney supervision.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

State and federal litigation procedures

Westlaw

PACER

E-discovery tools

Tools

E-discovery or case management tools

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal to manage cases from the intake phase through to trial preparation in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in complex matters.

This position offers a collaborative environment within a boutique law firm, emphasizing professionalism and work-life balance. Candidates should be highly organized and familiar with legal research tools like Westlaw and PACER.

The role is full-time on-site and promises engaging work with significant impact on case outcomes.