Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

7-10 yrs required

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Law Firm in Washington, . is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of paralegal experience, with advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint. The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, firm administrators, and senior paralegals to provide support on a variety of tasks and projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized individual who is able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal in Washington, .
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Offered

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary:
The Litigation Paralegal will work under general supervision to assist assigned attorneys with a variety of duties. This includes maintaining positive client contact and upholding confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of paralegal experience, with exceptional attention to detail, advanced cite-checking abilities, and proficiency in various software programs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of a project, from copying and quality checking to filing and distributing documents
- Conduct research and locate necessary information using available resources, including legal databases
- Proofread and write effectively and efficiently with exceptional attention to detail
- Organize and maintain pleading files, attorney trial notebooks, and expert witness notebooks
- E-file with electronic court systems and supervise all aspects of a project
- Review and track invoices and payments for the attorney group
- Work independently, read and analyze dense materials, and meet tight deadlines
- Interact positively and follow instructions effectively with clients, vendors, attorneys, and staff
- Assist with creating and maintaining litigation support databases

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of paralegal experience
- Familiarity with ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to proofread and write effectively
- Advanced cite-checking abilities and familiarity with Best Authority
- Proficiency in document management systems and legal databases
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with e-filing and knowledge of court systems such as ECF
- Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work overtime as needed and occasional travel may be required
- Interpersonal skills to interact positively with peers and vendors
- Light lifting may be required for this position

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Equal opportunity employer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a prestigious law firm in Washington, .

Join our team as a Litigation Paralegal and be a part of a highly respected law firm in Washington, . We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys and staff on a variety of challenging projects. Apply now and be a part of our team!

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