Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will serve as a core member of case teams and will be responsible for end-to-end litigation support, including:

• Cite checking and Bluebook-compliant formatting of briefs, memoranda, and correspondence; creating and updating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using tools such as Best Authority or equivalent; verifying quotations, authorities, docket references, and record citations and maintaining accurate appendix/record citations for dispositive and appellate filings.
• Creating, implementing, and supervising litigation case management systems, including electronic and hard-copy file management, case calendaring, and trial activities.
• Managing court filings in federal and state courts, including D.D.C., D.C. Circuit, and DC Superior Court; e-filing via CM/ECF/PACER; coordinating with the Managing Attorney’s Office for service copies and court-specific requirements; and ensuring compliance with local rules and judge-specific practices.
• Assisting with discovery-related tasks, including privilege log formatting, redactions, basic searching, printing, and other related functions in document review platforms such as Relativity.
• Preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including exhibit and witness management, deposition designations, trial notebooks/binders, demonstratives, and war-room logistics; coordinating trial site set-up, vendor logistics, and providing in-courtroom support to the trial team.
• Conducting online research; compiling and analyzing evidence; developing chronologies and case assessments; and maintaining case databases and document repositories.
• Mentoring and training to junior paralegals; ensuring quality control and consistency across all deliverables.
• Maintaining accurate dockets, records, and task reports; driving proactive communication and follow-through across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position

 Experience at a law firm

 Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial

 Experience using Relativity document hosting database

 Experience using litigation support software, including LiveNote and CaseMap

 Strong attention to detail and accountability

 Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner

 Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations

 Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

 Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines

 Excellent judgment

 Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw

 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