Job Description

Senior Litigation Paralegal - Washington, D.C. - Hybrid
Responsibilities:
Prepare for and attend depositions and oral arguments:

• Coordinate deposition/ argument logistics
• Prepare witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
• Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding
• Organize and track argument preparation materials
• Assist in the courtroom

Motion practice and court filings:

• Draft certain motions and pleadings
• Cite-check briefs and motions ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook or other applicable style guide)
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
• Prepare properly formatted templates of briefs, motions, and other filings compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules
• Proofread briefs, motions, and other filings before filing
• Assemble and review appellate appendices and exhibits
• Coordinate printing and delivery of briefs, compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules
• Communicate with clerk's offices at state, federal, and appellate courts
• Electronically file briefs and other materials

Prepare for and attend trials:

• Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial and Litigation Support Manager, as necessary
• Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software.
• Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Skills & experience:
Required:

• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and law of assigned specialized practice area
• Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebooking skills

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com

Skills Required