Paralegal

Paralegal – Vaccines (Federal Litigation Support) Location: Washington, DC Clearance/Screening: Ability to satisfy federal background/access requirements for unescorted entry (identity/citizenship verification may be requested by the customer) Schedule: Full-time; occasional second-shift or overtime may be required (billed at straight-time per contract) Employment Type: Full-time (on contract) Compensation: $35,000 - $40,000 About the Role Join a federal vaccines program supporting high-impact litigation. You'll partner with attorneys to manage case files, prepare filings and exhibits, and keep matters moving smoothly across federal courts. This role blends meticulous document work with hands-on courtroom preparation and tight, deadline-driven collaboration. What You'll Do Organize and maintain case files, discovery, and evidence logs for vaccines-related matters. Prepare, proof, and format legal documents (motions, briefs, tables of authorities), and assemble exhibits and binders. Handle e-filings (e.g., CM/ECF/PACER) and track deadlines, service, and docket updates. Perform cite checking, blue-booking, and basic legal/fact research; draft summaries and chronologies. Coordinate with experts, witnesses, and agency stakeholders; manage calendars and production schedules. Support hearings/trials: logistics, materials, couriering, and in-court binders/technology set-up. Scan, OCR, and perform quality control on records; apply redactions and Bates numbers. Maintain strict data handling and on-premises conduct per customer policies when on site. Required Qualifications 2–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience (federal court preferred). Proficiency with MS Office (Word styles, TOC/TOA), PDF tools, and e-filing portals (CM/ECF/PACER). Strong organization, time management, and deadline discipline in high-volume environments. Excellent writing, proofing, and cite-checking skills; acute attention to detail. Professionalism and adherence to on-premises rules when working at customer sites. Ability to meet federal customer access requirements (identity/citizenship verification may be requested). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate. Experience in vaccine-related, torts, medical, or administrative litigation. Familiarity with litigation databases (Relativity, Everlaw, Concordance, CaseMap/TimeMap). Experience preparing trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and deposition summaries. Comfort supporting occasional second-shift or overtime surges as mission needs arise. Work Environment & Hours This role supports a federal customer. Work on customer premises may be required and is subject to on-site conduct/security rules; personnel and property entering/leaving the premises may be subject to search. Occasional second-shift or overtime may be needed to meet court or production deadlines; when authorized by the buyer/customer, only straight-time rates are billable under this program. Compensation & Employment Type Contract role under a federal Time & Materials arrangement; compensation aligned with experience and applicable wage determinations. Program is administered under a subcontract supporting a federal prime and follows federal customer requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity This program abides by applicable federal EEO and affirmative-action requirements and prohibits discrimination, including for discussing compensation.