Paralegal

Overview:
A mission-driven law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong litigation experience and an interest in progressive causes. The position supports attorneys across a variety of litigation matters and requires occasional overtime and travel for trials.
Responsibilities:

• Bluebook, cite-check, and proofread legal briefs
  
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings and discovery documents in federal and state courts
  
• Collect, organize, and produce documents for discovery
  
• Coordinate and serve subpoenas
  
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper litigation files
  
• Support case management and monitor deadlines, dockets, and calendars
  
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
  
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
  
• Assist in trial exhibit preparation and courtroom logistics
  
• Prepare court submissions, including creating binders and formatting tables of contents
  
• Manage attorney court admissions and subscription access for legal tools
  
• Perform other litigation support tasks as assigned

• Bachelor's degree
  
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience at a law firm
  
• Proficiency in cite-checking and trial preparation
  
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedures
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  
• Willingness to work overtime and travel for multi-day trials