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Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Pillsbury’s Washington, DC office is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal for its Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cite checking and Blue Booking for legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• File pleadings with the court, ensuring proper formatting and timely submission.
• Compile exhibits for various legal proceedings, such as trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and court filings, including appendices for appeals.
• Communicate with court personnel to facilitate filings and obtain necessary information.
• Locate key documents in case files and organize them for easy access by attorneys and other team members.
• Manage logistics for depositions and witness interviews, including scheduling, coordinating with participants, and securing necessary resources.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as court reporters and document production services, to ensure smooth case progression.
• Draft initial form pleadings and discovery documents under the guidance of attorneys.
• Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for cases.
• Keep track of case deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks and filings.
• Work with electronically stored information (ESI) and document review databases, performing data searches and organizing data for use in litigation.
• Summarize transcripts of depositions, hearings, and other proceedings.
• Provide trial assistance, including preparing trial exhibit lists and trial notebooks, tracking exhibits, and preparing demonstratives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years' experience providing litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a busy environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented setting, collaborating with attorneys and other staff members.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.

Washington DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $75k - $95k.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.