Paralegal Coordinator (Hybrid)—Litigation Law Firm (Washington, D.C.)

Tycko & Zavareei LLP, a mid-sized plaintiffs' civil litigation law firm, seeks an experienced and motivated professional to join its Washington, D.C. office in the role of Paralegal Coordinator, beginning April 1, 2025.

This is a full-time, hybrid work opportunity, intended for someone with professional paralegal experience who is accustomed to providing direct case support in a fast-paced legal environment, an aptitude for leading small teams, and impeccable organizational and time management skills. The ideal successful candidate will have civil litigation law firm experience, and have worked directly with litigators on a large docket of matters spanning various federal or state court systems.  

Individuals who do not have experience in the legal field but are interested in transitioning to a law firm setting and who bring at least two years of experience leading teams in another fast-paced, professional setting are encouraged to apply.

Applications for this opening will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by March 2. 

ABOUT US
Our Firm: We are a 22-attorney nationally recognized public interest civil litigation law firm, with offices in Washington, D.C. and California. We represent consumers fighting against corporate wrongdoing, whistleblowers exposing fraud, and others who are seeking justice against powerful interests—in large, complex, and impactful cases all around the country. The pace is fast, the volume is significant, and the efforts are rewarding. In addition to interesting and high-profile work, we strive for a friendly, respectful, and learning-focused environment where you can be yourself while doing challenging work. 

Our Legal Staff: Our litigation support team, comprised of paralegals and legal assistants and led by a paralegal coordinator, is small yet mighty group, and a critical cog in the firm’s operational wheel. These legal staff work closely with our attorneys in all aspects of litigation, from early case development through final resolution, and provide simultaneous support to multiple case teams. They are highly efficient, profuse with details, and masters of juggling multitudinous tasks to get the job (many jobs) done. 

ABOUT THE JOB

• Position:        Paralegal Coordinator (full-time, non-exempt)
• Start Date:     April 1 
• Location:       Washington, D.C. (hybrid; in-office work on average 2-3 days/week)
• Schedule:      Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:30PM (40 hours/week, occasional overtime)

The Paralegal Coordinator is a member of the firm's litigation support team. Reporting to the Managing Partner, this position encompasses routine litigation paralegal responsibilities—meaning, supports an active docket of civil litigation matters—while also serving as organizational head the firm's team of stellar legal support staff.

This position's paralegal function involves providing our attorneys with meaningful case assistance across all stages of litigation, from initiation to resolution, by performing case-management, organizational, drafting, research, coordination, and other substantive and administrative tasks as needed and delegated. In addition, as Coordinator, this position is also responsible for supporting the smooth operations of our litigation support team. This entails organizing team meetings, overseeing schedules, training new hires, facilitating ongoing learning activities, and leading other efforts to promote cohesion and efficiency amongst the team, as well as regularly liaising with firm management and other senior roles to ensure the firm's legal administrative support needs are seamlessly met.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Oversee workload management of Litigation Support Team and allocate casework based on workflows and current assignments, deadlines, staff and attorney schedules, project complexity, and timeline sensitivities
• Lead team in identifying, preparing, and implementing best practices to support knowledge sharing and effectiveness
• Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure proper case support and case management processes
• Oversee training, supervision, and mentoring of paralegals and litigation assistants; memorialize and prepare training materials
• Lead interdepartmental projects and act as point of contact for special projects
• Act as a point of contact for attorneys regarding firm operations and resources
• Manage and coordinate complex briefings and electronically file pleadings and motions in accordance with court local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Organize and maintain case files, internal records, and attorney calendars to reflect matter docket and deadlines
• Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and other communications
• Routinely communicate with attorneys, clients, and co-counsel about case status and preparation
• Anticipate case needs and communicate with case attorneys to proactively establish next steps and provide support
• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders)
• Conduct client and case intake calls; speak with class members regarding their cases
• Perform basic factual legal research using Westlaw and online resources
• Assist attorneys and other teammates on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience: 

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (or other college degree/certification together with substantial professional paralegal work experience); 
  • Experience leading a team comprised of a variety of roles; and
  • Minimum two years of professional work experience in a fast-paced and email-heavy office environment (prior experience as a litigation paralegal is highly preferred).

Skills/Abilities:

• Must-Haves:
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Aptitude for high performance in a consistently fast-paced environment
  • Excellent time management skills in adhering to multiple deadlines and juggling myriad assignments simultaneously
  • Professionalism in all interactions with clients, attorneys, staff, and others
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
  • Knack for building strong working relationships in a hybrid remote and (bicoastal) multi-office team environment
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Outlook, and Excel, etc.)
• Must-Bes:
  • Proactive
  • Impeccable with deadlines
  • Team-minded
  • An effective communicator
  • Comfortable asking questions
  • Comfortable frequently emailing and calling coworkers, clients, court staff, vendors
  • Successful at both independent work and collaborative team work
  • Able to work overtime on occasion as needed to finish time-sensitive assignments 
  • Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Great-to-Haves:
  • Solid understanding of civil litigation processes, including state and federal deadlines and rules
  • Experience using PACER and e-filing court systems
  • Experience using Westlaw (or other legal research software)
  • Bluebooking skills
  • Experience with time tracking/legal billing

Compensation

• Hourly (minimum 40 hours per week); Non-Exempt
• Anticipated Base Rate: $33.50–$36.50/hour (commensurate with experience)
• Time-and-one-half overtime pay
• Eligible for merit-based bonuses
• Benefits: 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Retirement benefits after 12 months
  • Onsite Fitness Center

TO APPLY
Complete a brief questionnaire and upload the following materials, in PDF format: 

1. Resume 
2. Transcript 
3. Cover Letter (brief is fine)
4. OPTIONAL: Writing Sample; Professional References 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received before MARCH 2. Interview rounds will be conducted virtually.


Tycko & Zavareei LLP is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, relationship or family structure, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, or other legally protected status.

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