Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role is part of the US Legal Advocacy Team and reports to the Sr. Counsel. The Paralegal performs highly advanced, specialized legal assistant work, including research, drafting legal documents, and assisting with case management. Work is completed independently with minimal supervision.

Location

Lansdowne, VA

Responsibilities

• Act in a confidential capacity to all attorneys.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local rules for each case.
• Use CM/ECF to electronically file documents in federal and state courts.
• Prepare templates for complaints, motions, briefs, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other legal documents.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Prepare deposition notices and exhibits.
• Compile and organize documents for discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Use an eDiscovery platform to manage, review, and assist with production.
• Monitor the court docket for assigned cases.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other online databases.
• Check citations in briefs and other legal documents for accuracy of quoted material.
• Verify citation format accuracy according to Bluebook, local court rules, and other applicable citation guidelines.
• Maintain and manage case files and calendaring deadlines in the case management database.
• Maintain and manage documents in iManage.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• May supervise legal duties of one or more legal administrative assistants, when needed.
• Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• Ability to make sound decisions under demanding conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Virginia Salary Range: $68,000—$95,000 USD
• Benefits include:
  • 100% covered medical and dental insurance
  • Medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • Paid disability
  • Long-term care
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% match
  • Paid time off
  • 12 paid holidays each year
• Compensation is stated as competitive with top non-profit law firms; specific salary ranges are not disclosed beyond the posted estimate.

Pay Note

This salary range reflects a position based in Lansdowne, VA. The range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.