Litigation Paralegal / Senior Litigation Paralegal
Quick answer
Democracy Forward Foundation is hiring full-time Litigation Paralegals and Senior Litigation Paralegals in Washington, DC, with remote flexibility, paying $85,000-$110,000, plus benefits.
- Role
- Litigation Paralegal / Senior Litigation Paralegal
- Organization
- Democracy Forward Foundation
- Location
- Washington, DC (with remote flexibility)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $85,000-$110,000, plus excellent benefits
- Category
- Legal
The role
Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking full-time Litigation Paralegals and Senior Litigation Paralegals to support litigation and regulatory engagement for pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals. The role involves drafting, analyzing, and preparing legal documents, and organizing case documents.
What you'll do
- Perform cite-checking, blue-booking, proofreading, and formatting for motions, briefs, complaints, and legal filings.
- Use legal software for e-discovery, PDFs, word processing, table of authorities, legal research, case search, and case management.
- Organize case documents and prepare documents for production.
- Assist in hearing or trial preparation and logistics.
- Prepare pleadings and discovery under lawyer supervision.
- File and e-file pleadings in federal, state courts, and government agencies.
What it takes
- 5 or more years of legal support experience for Litigation Paralegal.
- 10 or more years of legal support experience for Senior Litigation Paralegal.
- Significant experience with cite-checking, BlueBooking, formatting, and proofreading legal filings.
- Experience with software programs and applications for e-discovery, PDFs, word processing, table of authorities, legal research, docket searches, case searches, and case and file management.
- Experience organizing and preparing documents and exhibits for filing.
- Experience researching and complying with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, local rules, and Judge’s orders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team of attorneys and legal support professionals.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, with remote flexibility.
What is the compensation?
The compensation range is $85,000-$110,000, plus excellent benefits.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include significant experience with legal document preparation, software proficiency, and organizational skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and can be sent to [email protected].
How to apply
Apply directly on Democracy Forward Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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