Senior Paralegal — Lead Complex Litigation & Mentoring

Keller Postman LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Job summary

A law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support complex litigation cases. The role involves coordinating tasks, training junior staff, and managing various phases of litigation. Candidates should have at least 10 years of paralegal experience, with proficiency in legal citation and Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks to paralegals and legal assistants.
• Assist with training and development of legal support staff.
• Manage all phases of litigation including pleadings and discovery.
• Prepare and manage trial documents and transcripts.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Organize and maintain case files and pleadings.

Skills

Litigation motion practice

Bluebook citation formatting

Excellent organizational skills

Training and mentoring

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Associate's or bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

CM/ECF

Microsoft Word

Docket Bird

Job description

A law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support complex litigation cases. The role involves coordinating tasks, training junior staff, and managing various phases of litigation. Candidates should have at least 10 years of paralegal experience, with proficiency in legal citation and Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.