Litigation Paralegal

Catapult Solutions Group

Litigation Paralegal

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field? We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to become an integral part of our dynamic legal team. As a key player in our firm, you will collaborate with experienced attorneys to provide critical support in all phases of the litigation process. If you possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal assistance, we invite you to apply and contribute to our success in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a stimulating and supportive environment, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Must be well versed in both federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal courts and state courts.
    • Perform administrative duties, such as calendar hearings, court, and discovery deadlines.
    • Drafting of routine court documents, such as notices of appearance, motions for extension of time, motions for default, and subpoenas.
    • Manage hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing email and electronic files and preparing binders of hard copy documents.
    • Ability to provide internet research including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed.
    • Assist with the general aspects of document productions (redacting, copying, Bates stamping)
    • Cite-check, bluebook, and Shepardize briefs and legal memoranda.
    • Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits.
    • Assist with all aspects of deposition preparation.
    • Create and maintain trial exhibit and deposition designation databases; assist with preparation of pre and post-trial briefs.
    • Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
    • Organizes and manages litigation cases from inception to trial and appeal including document productions, deposition preparation and trial preparation.
    • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
    • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.

    Job Requirements:

    Position Requirements and Desired Skills:

    • Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred
    • 7 years minimum litigation paralegal experience.
    • Detail oriented with strong proofreading skills.
    • Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
    • Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pretrial to post-trial.
    • Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
    • Superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys and staff while maintaining high level of work quality and customer service.
    • Ability to travel locally and nationwide as needed.
    • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
    • Ability to work moderate to heavy overtime.

    Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000