Paralegal - Civil Litigation and Transactional

GPAC - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position is for a Paralegal specializing in civil litigation and transactional law within a law firm located in Washington, DC. The role involves supporting attorneys in various aspects of real estate transactions, litigation preparation, and legal research, requiring a strong background in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of real estate transactions, including drafting contracts and closing binders.
• Prepare depositions and witness files, and coordinate schedules with court reporters and videographers.
• Draft standard procedural pleadings and maintain correspondence and pleadings files.
• Perform legal research and compile, analyze, and present findings.
• Assist with trial preparation, maintaining case calendars, case files, and trial notebooks.

Requirements

• 4+ years of civil litigation and transactional experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Amazing benefits package
• Billable-hours bonus program
• Hybrid schedule after training and orientation.