Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

About the job Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant


Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Support a busy, well-respected litigation practice handling complex civil matters across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC
• Work alongside nationally recognized attorneys at a firm with decades of courtroom credibility and a strong professional reputation
• Named a "Top Workplace" by The Washington Post for three consecutive years - this is a culture that actually earns it
• Paid parking in downtown Bethesda or a Metro stipend - your commute is covered
• Access to an onsite fitness facility and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with profit sharing
• Offices located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro in a vibrant, walkable area
• A collaborative team environment where your organizational skills directly impact case outcomes
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a firm that respects your time

Location: This is a full-time, on-site role in downtown Bethesda, MD - easily accessible by Metro and with parking covered if you drive. You will be working in the office alongside the litigation team every day.

Note: Prior experience in a law firm environment is required. Candidates with litigation paralegal or legal assistant backgrounds are strongly preferred. This role blends substantive litigation support with hands-on administrative responsibilities - candidates must be genuinely comfortable with both.

About Us

We are a well-established general practice law firm with strong roots in the DC metro region, founded in 1979. Our practice covers commercial real estate, civil litigation, business transactions, technology, alternative dispute resolution, and state and local government law. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals. We have been recognized as a "Top Workplace" by The Washington Post for three consecutive years, and our attorneys hold national rankings in their practice areas. We take pride in a collegial, professional environment where staff are respected and valued members of the team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare, copy, scan, assemble, and mail pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and service packets; track and maintain proof of service
• File pleadings, motions, and litigation documents in Maryland, Virginia, and DC state and federal courts, including e-filing and preparation of courtesy copies
• Draft and send routine correspondence to clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper litigation files, including pleadings, discovery materials, exhibits, and correspondence
• Assist with discovery tasks including organizing productions, preparing document binders, and tracking deadlines
• Prepare exhibits and notebooks for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial
• Manage litigation calendars, tracking filing deadlines, court dates, hearings, depositions, and trial schedules
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, and court appearances; coordinate with court personnel, reporters, vendors, and process servers
• Maintain litigation matter lists and assist with closing files at the conclusion of matters
• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team as needed - copying, scanning, mailing, labeling, data entry

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant strongly preferred; relevant law firm administrative experience will be considered
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with both substantive litigation tasks and hands-on administrative duties
• Familiarity with court filing procedures, litigation workflows, and document management systems is a plus
• Notary Public in MD, DC, or VA is a plus - or willingness to obtain

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a place where the work is real, the team is tight-knit, and the people around you are genuinely good at what they do. You will be embedded in an active litigation practice, contributing to complex matters from day one - not just watching from the sidelines. The firm has earned its "Top Workplace" recognition three years running because it treats its people well: strong benefits, covered commuting costs, an onsite gym, and a culture built on mutual respect. If you are organized, dependable, and want to be part of a firm that takes its work seriously without taking itself too seriously, this is a great fit.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance