Litigation Paralegal

Billable hours requirement: 1560

Hybrid, 3 days in (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday)

 The firm is paying up to $110,000, with paid overtime and a bonus

Location: DC near Foggy Bottom Metro, with phenomenal management and a collaborative, dedicated, and forward-thinking culture.

This premier firm has one of the world’s most robust integrated legal practices, with 45 offices worldwide and over 1700 attorneys. The firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services worldwide.

The firm seeks an experienced full-time Litigation Paralegal to support 5 busy, awesome, and respectful partners and associates in the litigation department and assist clients throughout the USA. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years in a large firm and have worked on large substantive cases.

 Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include document organization, reviewing all relevant pleadings and documents and entering/updating events in the docket database; file maintenance; preparation for depositions and trials; and typing, formatting, and proofreading various legal correspondence, briefs, motions, and pleadings. Must be available for overtime and travel as needed.

 Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. A paralegal certificate is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

5+ years in a large firm and have worked on large substantive litigation cases experience

Large firm experience and big cases

Previous trial experience is required

Litigation experience in a large law firm is preferred but not required.

Ability to assist attorneys in document review and all aspects of case preparation

Proficient with cite checking, blue booking, and legal editing

Proficient with electronic court filing systems in federal and state courts.

Experience conducting research, organizing information, drafting citations, and proofreading and editing documents

Possess strong technological and computer capabilities, including knowledge of litigation technology

Experience in IPro Eclipse is a plus

Demonstrate excellent communication, grammar, and organizational skills

Ability to complete assigned tasks with attention to detail; work with teams and under pressure, and meet deadlines

37.5-hour workweek, very stable and growing, fantastic healthcare benefits, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 20 days PTO, ten holidays, 401k, pretax subsidized transportation, and more! With a very social, open, diverse firm culture. Paid OT