Senior Litigation Paralegal — Lead on Complex Cases

Considine Search

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 137,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance
Overtime compensation
Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in AmLaw 100 firms, managing large, complex cases and mentoring junior paralegals.

The firm values a robust teamwork environment, strong detail orientation, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $137,500 with potential for overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in AmLaw 100 firm or specialized litigation practice.
  • Experience with all stages of litigation including intake, discovery, and trial.
  • Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform case management tasks including file management, discovery, and trial.
  • Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff.
  • Draft, review, and analyze legal documents as needed.

Skills

Litigation case management
Cite-checking
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA from an accredited college or university
Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Relativity
LexisNexis
Westlaw
Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Considine Search is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in AmLaw 100 firms, managing large, complex cases and mentoring junior paralegals.

The firm values a robust teamwork environment, strong detail orientation, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $137,500 with potential for overtime and bonuses.

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