Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Washington, District of Columbia

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Type

Internship

Company

Palmer Staffing Services

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL A high- end boutique complex litigation law firm located in D.C. is seeking a sharp, motivated, self- directed and detail oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal for the litigation team. This position will involve supporting lawyers with all aspects of litigation.

Status: In-Office

Salary: Up to $100,000.00

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare forms of basic discovery documents like interrogatories, doc requests, requests for admissions, deposition notices etc. • Coordination of Vendors associated with litigation (court-reporters. E-discovery vendors, etc.). • Manage the case files, pleadings, correspondence, notices, update the docket on cases, etc. • Cite-check motions and briefs, including familiarity with pulling cases, and other authorities from Westlaw or Lexis. • Ability to mark a document so a TOC and TOA can be run. • Administrative tasks like time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, processing invoices, telephone, and calendaring support. Job Requirements: • Five plus years of Litigation experience in a law firm. • Knowledge of all aspects of litigation and general understanding of the different aspects/stages of a case. • The ability to prepare documents for filing and handle filing, including electronic filing. • Supporting two main Partners in complex litigation with a full range of paralegal and legal assistant assignments. This position requires a fast-paced and detail- oriented individual who provides high-quality work and excellent follow-up. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated proficiency and experience with a broad range of computer software.

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