Litigation Paralegal Jobs, Employment Carlsbad California
Litigation Paralegal Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications
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Background: Republican Jobs is staffing for a leading law firm in the D.C. Metro area seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in complex litigation cases. This role requires strong case management, legal research, and document drafting skills to assist in all phases of litigation, from case inception to trial.
Roles/Duties:
- Assist attorneys with case preparation from inception to trial.
- Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars efficiently.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Coordinate and review document productions, including e-Discovery.
- Prepare deposition summaries and trial exhibits for attorney use.
- File legal documents in state and federal courts (e-filing experience required).
Job Requirements:
- Assist attorneys with case preparation from start to trial.
- Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars with precision.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and court databases.
- Coordinate and review document productions, including managing e-Discovery.
- Prepare deposition summaries and trial exhibits for attorney presentation.
- File legal documents in both state and federal courts (e-filing experience required).
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures in D.C. and Virginia.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and commonly used legal software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Compensation: Salary: Starting at $80,000 per year + benefits
Benefits: Full benefits package, including 401(k) and health insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: Washington, D.C. 20002 (ability to commute required)