We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a boutique plaintiffs’ litigation firm supporting complex disputes and class action matters in Washington, District of Columbia. This role is well suited for someone who can manage a high-volume caseload with limited oversight while producing accurate, filing-ready work. You will work closely with attorneys across matters pending in courts throughout the country and play a key part in keeping cases organized, compliant, and moving forward.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the preparation and electronic filing of pleadings and related litigation documents in both state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review court-specific procedures and judicial preferences to ensure every submission meets applicable filing rules and formatting standards.
• Create accurate tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other court filings.
• Verify citations using Bluebook standards and conduct detailed cite-checking to support high-quality legal submissions.
• Examine briefs, motions, and other filings for grammar, structure, formatting, and rule compliance before final submission.
• Draft routine litigation materials such as demand letters, stipulations, requests for additional time, and other standard case documents using approved resources and direction from counsel.
• Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys handling a large portfolio of active matters, helping maintain momentum across approximately 100 cases.
• Organize case materials, track deadlines, and keep litigation files current so attorneys have reliable access to key documents and schedules.
• Contribute to additional case support and special litigation projects as needed to meet team and client demands.
• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in litigation support, preferably within civil litigation matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work with pleadings, court filings, and procedural requirements in state and federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of Bluebook citation rules, legal proofreading, and document quality control.
• Experience preparing routine litigation documents and supporting attorneys through multiple active cases at once.
• Proficiency with case management software and other tools used to organize deadlines, filings, and case materials.
• Familiarity with discovery processes, trial preparation activities, and general litigation workflow.
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
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