Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission driven law firm, dedicated to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington. We are currently seeking to add a Litigation Paralegal to our Washington, D.C. office. This is a hybrid role and does require some in-office presence in Washington, D.C.

This position requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm. Strong cite checking skills and trial experience are required. A strong interest or background in politics is preferred. Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Job Classification

• Non-Exempt

Compensation

• Expect a base hourly rate ranging from $31.25 - $38.46 depending on experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Bluebook, cite check and proofread briefs.
• Collecting, organizing, and producing documents in response to various types of discovery requests.
• Collecting, analyzing, and maintaining factual information in centralized repositories.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and discovery responses under the supervision of the assigning attorney.
• File and e-file pleadings in federal and state courts.
• Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas in state and federal courts.
• Responsible for maintaining litigation files, including electronic files and databases.
• Provide case management support, including monitoring and follow-up on case calendars, filing deadlines, and paper and electronic docket research.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare for and schedule depositions.
• Preparing and coordinating paper documents for court submissions, including creating and collating binders, creating and formatting table of contents, and coordinating delivery of documents to appropriate court recipients.
• Coordinating and executing support required for attorney admission to courts.
• Administer and troubleshoot subscriptions and other software access for attorneys.
• Prepare for and travel to attend hearings and trials, including preparation of trial exhibits and coordination of trial set-up and logistics, including courtroom technology.
• Overtime required on occasion.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• We require initiative and problem-solving from our employees.
• You must be team and mission oriented. Our mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. You must be comfortable with the mission and willing to work together with all employees to execute in service of that mission.
• Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes, court rules, forms, processes, and procedures relating to evidence and trial practice.
• Must be comfortable in Westlaw EDGE, PACER, Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with NetDocuments, FiscalNote, Best Authority, Adobe.
• Need to be available and able to attend both in-state and out-of-state trials lasting one or more weeks.
• Need to be available and able to work overtime as required to service litigation needs.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Work Environment:

• Position will operate on a hybrid schedule in a professional office environment and is expected to work in office three (3) days a week.
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.
• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer:

Elias Law Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.