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