Litigation Paralegal

$71,000 - $100,000/Yr

Binding Minds - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from the inception of a case through to trial or resolution. Your responsibilities will include assisting with document collections, reviews, and productions, ensuring that all case documents are meticulously organized and managed. You will coordinate with the firm's eDiscovery Resource Management team to oversee document databases and facilitate electronic discovery proceedings, which are essential in modern litigation practices. In addition to document management, you will assist in the preparation of court filings. This includes cite and fact-checking legal briefs, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading documents, and assembling exhibits and appendices. Your role will also extend to supporting depositions by preparing witness files, exhibits, notices, subpoenas, and summarizing depositions. Conducting factual or legal research will be a significant part of your duties, which may involve examining public records, monitoring legislative and administrative proceedings, locating witnesses, and tracing documents and other physical evidence. Trial preparation and logistics will also fall under your purview, where you will prepare witness files, manage exhibits, set up trial spaces, and attend trials as required. A significant portion of your work will involve cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and patent litigation matters in federal court, so experience in these areas is preferred. This position demands a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of a matter from case inception through trial or resolution.
• Assist with document collections, document reviews, and document productions.
• Coordinate management of case documents, including organization, review, and production of documents.
• Consult with the firm's eDiscovery Resource Management team to manage document databases and coordinate electronic discovery proceedings.
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices.
• Assist with depositions, including preparation of witness files, exhibits, notices and subpoenas, and deposition summaries.
• Conduct factual or legal research; examine public records; monitor legislative and administrative proceedings as assigned; locate witnesses; trace documents and other physical evidence.
• Assist with trial preparation and logistics, including preparation of witness files, management of exhibits, setting up trial space, and attending trial, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Four or more years relevant experience in practice area or comparable work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and resolving issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow complex instructions with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate large amounts of complex data.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and client needs.
• Flexibility to travel may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and patent litigation matters in federal court.