Senior Paralegal

Saicon; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Senior Paralegal to support litigation and trial preparations. The role involves legal research, document management, and assisting attorneys with various tasks. Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in legal databases and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
• Manage and index discovery materials and case files.
• Assist attorneys with courtroom technology and presentation.

Skills

Legal research

Case organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school enrollment

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

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Duration – 10 months (potential 1-year extension)

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Senior Paralegal (Level II) to support litigation and trial preparation efforts. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal/state legal processes, legal research, and eDiscovery tools. You’ll collaborate with attorneys and project supervisors on moderately complex legal tasks, including preparing trial exhibits, drafting legal documents, and managing case materials.

• Conduct legal research and draft simple legal memos or correspondence
• Manage and index discovery materials, evidence exhibits, and transcripts
• Provide technical assistance in court and during trial prep (e.g., e-discovery platforms, document review systems)
• Track deadlines and maintain case files using databases and automated systems
• Support attorneys with courtroom technology and presentation tools
• Perform administrative support: maintain calendars, prepare legal documents, respond to inquiries

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (1+ year completed), or equivalent legal training/experience
• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience
• At least 1 year of experience in automated litigation support and eDiscovery
• Proficiency with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw) and legal databases
• Strong writing, communication, and case organization skills
• Familiarity with legal filing systems, court rules, and case management tools

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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