Paralegal Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. The OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. This position is located The Civil Litigation Division.

The Civil Litigation Division (CLD) of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the General Litigation Section. The Civil Litigation Division defends the District of Columbia, including District agencies, officers, and employees, in civil lawsuits filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking monetary damages, equitable remedies, and other relief.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and inventory documents, ensuring thorough and accurate record-keeping.
• Conduct first-level reviews of discovery documents using Relativity to identify relevant information.
• Prepare initial drafts of responses to document requests and interrogatories.
• Draft initial requests for documents and interrogatories in routine case types, including employment discrimination, whistleblower, personal injury, and excessive force or other police/corrections officer misconduct cases.
• Maintain production indices for incoming and outgoing document productions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare third-party subpoenas and accompanying cover letters, in accordance with legal requirements.
• Develop and update subpoena trackers for all subpoenas issued, ensuring comprehensive tracking of all requests.
• Prepare deposition notices and manage related scheduling logistics.
• Draft and send hold letters to preserve relevant documents and information.
• Complete and maintain Relativity intake forms for efficient document management.
• Update case information and deadlines in Abacus, ensuring all records are current and accessible.
• Organize and maintain case files on the V drive, ensuring ease of access for legal team members.
• Obtain Medicare and Medicaid lien information as necessary for case preparation.
• Support trial preparation efforts, including the creation of witness and trial binders.
• Provide assistance to the trial team during hearings and trials, including in-person support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

A law degree, paralegal certificate, or college degree in a related field is preferred.

Previous discovery or document review experience as a paralegal in civil litigation preferred.

Previous experience in using legal software tools, including Relativity and Abacus is preferred.

Candidates must have at least one full (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-11 level in the District Service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of the law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office setting.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-950-12

Salary: The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $101,290 depending on qualifications and availability of funds.

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.

Collective Barganing Unit: This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Local 2401.

Appointment Type: Career Service – Regular

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, genetic information, or political affiliation.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL