Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Schedule:

Hybrid – Four days onsite and one remote day per week

Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience

Employment Type:

Full-time, direct hire

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its newly established Washington, D.C. office. The D.C. team currently includes a partner and an associate, with plans to add another attorney as the office grows. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive paralegal who enjoys substantive litigation work, wants meaningful ownership of cases, and is comfortable working in a collaborative but independently driven environment.

The paralegal will primarily support the D.C. attorneys but may also assist attorneys and matters across the firm's other offices. The position offers one work-from-home day each week, no billable-hour requirement, and the opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of a new office.

• Prepare and electronically file documents in federal and state courts.

• Use PACER to retrieve filings, monitor dockets, and maintain case information.

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.

• Assist with written discovery, document collection, review, and production.

• Organize case files, calendars, deadlines, exhibits, and litigation materials.

• Conduct basic case-law research and retrieve legal authorities.

• Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and internal team members.

• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.

• Support attorneys during trial preparation.

• Attend trials and travel with attorneys when case needs require.

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals located in the firm's other offices.

• Serve as a lead paralegal on assigned matters when appropriate.

• Assist with other litigation and case-management responsibilities as needed.

• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience – complex state and federal litigation is required.

• Strong knowledge of PACER.

• Experience with federal and state court e-filing.

• Experience drafting pleadings and other litigation documents.

• Substantive discovery and document-management experience.

• Familiarity with retrieving case law and legal authorities.

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assignments.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in multiple offices.

• Willingness to work onsite in Washington, D.C. four days per week.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for trials and other case-related needs.