Job Abstract

Our client in Washington, D.C is seeking a direct hire Litigation Paralegal.

Salary: 80-120K DOE

Responsibilites: 

• Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Assist attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.).
• Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys.
• Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision.
• Comfortable interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.

• BA or BS degree required; Paralegal Certification is a plus.
• Previous trial experience with experience with high profile cases.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $80,000.00 - $120,000.00