Paralegal

Our client is known for delivering innovative legal solutions to top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies worldwide. As one of the leading firms globally, they are seeking dynamic individuals who are dedicated to service, innovation, and professional development.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal II in Washington, DC. The Paralegal II will utilize their knowledge of litigation processes to provide essential support to attorneys.

Responsibilities include:

• Efficiently managing tasks to support billable work and fee collection.
• Meeting a billable hours target of 1,725 annually.
• Coordinating, organizing, and preparing complex legal documents related to litigation under attorney supervision.
• Maintaining databases and files, filing documents, and distributing copies to relevant parties.
• Reviewing and organizing case files, compiling documents for court filings, and initiating electronic court filings (ECF).
• Conducting electronic document reviews and managing document productions with attorneys, including searches in production databases and other eDiscovery tasks.
• Assisting with deposition preparation and factual research using internal and external resources.
• Supporting trial preparation, attending court hearings, and managing logistics and travel arrangements as needed.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to streamline processes and ensure efficient communication.

Required Proficiencies:

• MS Office Suite proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document management and comparison tools, transcript management (LiveNote), cite-checking/bluebooking, and online legal research tools (LexisNexis/Westlaw, PACER, CM/ECF).
• Familiarity with legal billing processes and timekeeping systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience, including litigation.
• Experience with trials, arbitrations, or mediations required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Healthcare advocacy services.
• Retirement savings plans (401k) with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Family support programs including parental leave and childcare benefits.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and transportation allowances.
• International travel insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance options.
• Employee discounts and more.