Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $92,000–$197,000 annually, depending on experience Location: Washington, D.C. Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Litigation Department in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm litigation paralegal experience and the ability to manage case documentation, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, and trials. Organize and maintain court documents, case files, pleadings, and other litigation materials. Draft and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, memoranda, discovery requests, and other legal documents. Manage litigation calendars, docket entries, court dates, deadlines, and filing requirements. Prepare deposition summaries and assist with deposition preparation and coordination. Coordinate hearing, motion, and trial preparation, ensuring documents and materials are accurate and organized. Assist with paper and electronic discovery, including identifying relevant electronically stored information (ESI). Draft and distribute legal hold notices and coordinate with clients to preserve and collect relevant documents and ESI. Assist with processing, reviewing, coding, and organizing electronic discovery materials. Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders to support efficient case management. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm . College degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Experience with electronic court filing systems, including CM/ECF and Washington, D.C. e-filing . Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, court filings, and trial preparation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with iManage and Relativity is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team. Annual Salary: $92,000–$197,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package. Opportunity to work alongside attorneys on complex litigation matters in a professional legal environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr