Overview
Paralegal Litigation Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Mission Recruiting
Position: Â Paralegal Litigation 146770
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys across all phases of litigation. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of law firm experience, ideally in large document productions such as class actions, and a background with AmLaw 100 firms is preferred. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex cases and contribute to a high-performing legal team.
Practice Area(s)/Specialty:
Litigation, Legal Support, Paralegal Services
Compensation:
$80,000 – $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer contributions.
Work Expectations & Schedule:
This position requires regular physical presence in the office at least 3x per week, or more, depending on business needs or firm policy.
Candidate Parameters:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
3-5 years of law firm experience, specifically in large document productions (class actions).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience with litigation databases (Relativity experience is a plus).
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a high-pressure, team environment.
Available to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick to learn new software and applications.
Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial, and post-trial.
Draft and format various legal documents, including subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories, affidavits, and agreements.
Coordinate e-filing and service process for federal/state courts or judicial panels.
Organize, review, and manage case documents, including productions, depositions, exhibits, expert reports, and emails in designated databases.
Perform cite-checking, Shepardizing, Blue booking, and proofreading of court filings.
Conduct research, including statistical and factual research, and prepare data for analysis.
Investigate adversaries, arbitrators, judges, and third parties.
Manage document productions, develop and conduct keyword searches, and maintain privilege logs.
Summarize depositions and expert witness transcripts.
Assist with pre-trial preparations, including witness binders, trial exhibits, and coordinating trial logistics.
Attend trials and hearings, assisting with exhibits, demonstratives, and tracking evidence.
Supervise junior paralegals as needed.
Compensation:
$80,000-$120,000 per year
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Title: Paralegal Litigation
Company: Mission Recruiting
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
