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Litigation Paralegal

Jobot, Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20849

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Litigation Paralegal/ 401K Match/ Great Benefits/Great PTO

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Haley Lucas Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

Job Details:

Are you a seasoned paralegal with a passion for litigation? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes cases, providing critical support to our litigation team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the litigation process, from discovery to trial, and will be adept at managing large volumes of information and documents. Experience in family law and handling FOIA requests is a significant plus.

Why join us?

Provides all full-time employees with comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with group life and disability insurance. Employees also have access to optional Voluntary Life Insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

1. Assisting attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, from initiation to discovery to trial. 2. Managing and organizing large volumes of complex case documents; compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data. 3. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and briefs. 4. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other law firms. 5. Assisting with trial preparation, including witness preparation, trial exhibits, and trial binders. 6. Handling FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. 7. Assisting with hearings, including preparing hearing binders and coordinating witness schedules. 8. Managing e-filing and ensuring all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

1. Paralegal Certification from an accredited institution. 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal. 3. Extensive knowledge of the litigation process, including discovery, trial preparation, court rules, and procedures. 4. Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts. 5. Experience handling FOIA requests. 6. Familiarity with family law. 7. Strong research and report-generating skills. 8. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 9. Ability to manage large volumes of data and information. 10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software. 12. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 13. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned paralegal looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. If you have the experience, skills, and drive we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

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