Job Description

An Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in the D.C. office who will provide high-level paralegal support to attorneys in the firm's Litigation Department.

Overall Responsibilities:

Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Collect, organize, and produce documents in response to various types of discovery requests
• Collect, analyze, and maintain factual information in centralized repositories
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and discovery responses under the supervision of the assigning attorney
• File and e-file pleadings in federal, state, and appellate courts
• Docket court filing deadlines and scheduling orders
• Conduct and summarize research as requested by attorney
• Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas in state and federal courts
• Attend both in-state and out-of-state trials lasting one or more weeks
• Prepare for and attend hearings and trials, including preparation of trial exhibits and coordination of trial set-up and logistics, including courtroom technology
• Responsible for managing case litigation calendars and maintaining litigation files, including electronic files and databases
• Provide case management support, including monitoring and follow-up on case calendars, filing deadlines, and paper and electronic docket research
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Prepare for and schedule depositions
• Routine client contact
• Overtime may be required to service litigation needs
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Required skills:

• Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes, court rules, forms, processes, and procedures relating to evidence and trial practice
• Must possess research skills, including knowledge of electronic search technology and litigation databases
• Experience with programs such as Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, Trial Director, Summation, and Concordance/ iPro is considered a plus
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and self-initiation

Education and Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm
• A Bachelor's Degree or ABA approved paralegal certificate highly desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs
• In-court trial or hearing experience is required, with knowledge of courtroom technology

For consideration please send your resume to jsilva(AT)adamsmartingroup.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:Washington, DC
• Job Type:Legal
• Experience:8-10 years
• Education:None
• Date Posted:4/16/2024
• Contact: Jose Silva (770) 821-9066
• Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually

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