Litigation Paralegal
Our firm is seeking to add a full-time Paralegal to support the attorneys with general civil litigation and small transactional matters.
This is a great opportunity for a highly-motivated individual who enjoys the variety offered by a small practice, is a team player and likes to be kept busy, and yet wants to work in a firm that puts high value on every person’s contributions as well as the importance of work/life balance.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing substantive support to attorneys in litigation matters from start to finish
- Drafting correspondence, motions and other court documents
- Coordinating service of process and filings/e-filings with public entities in Maryland, DC and Virginia
- Managing all phases from discovery from scheduling depositions and preparing subpoenas and notices to document collection, review and production
- Organizing and maintaining case files and pleadings
- Monitoring case/matter deadlines
- Communicating with clients
- Performing legal and regulatory research
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearing and trials
- Other duties may include preparing contracts by customizing standard forms
To qualify, candidates must have:
- Knowledge of all phases of litigation, discovery and trial procedures
- 3+ years of litigation experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and professional
- Excellent written / verbal communication and customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- College degree or paralegal certificate
- Stable work history
- Professional references
- Experience using Westlaw, a plus