District Of Columbia Courts - Washington, DC
posted 5 months ago
The Office of General Counsel is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to perform a variety of legal and administrative functions that support the District of Columbia Courts. This full-time temporary position is expected to last for a maximum of two years and is not eligible for relocation expenses. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, and providing litigation support, which includes factual research, document reviews, and discovery processes. The role also involves preparing summaries of opinions, orders, and filings, as well as assisting with legal case management, tracking, and reporting. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Paralegal Specialist will draft analyses of legislative history and records, create and organize exhibits, charts, graphs, and data, and support witness preparation by drafting interview summaries. The position requires the preparation of indexes, authorities, and legal citations, along with providing administrative support as needed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the legal processes and be able to work collaboratively with a diverse group of court personnel and customers, embodying the values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency that the DC Courts uphold.