Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal – Federal / District Court / Constitutional Law

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid: In-office Tuesday-Thursday, Remote Monday & Friday)

Reports To: Senior Director of Legal Operations

Salary Range: $65,000 – $105,000 (negotiable based on experience)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years (preferably 5+) in a law firm setting as a litigation paralegal
• Cite Checking / Blue Book experience
• Preferred Qualifications: ABA-certified paralegal degree or equivalent credentials

Our client is a premier legal and political law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its federal litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trial preparation, discovery review, and litigation management. This role requires close coordination with attorneys handling complex litigation matters and political law cases that make a difference.

This role offers a chance to work with a firm recognized by Chambers USA for its expertise in complex election law and voting rights representing Democratic campaigns, organizations, PACs, and progressive nonprofits in state and federal courts. This is a perfect place to hone your federal litigation skills, not only in case management and discovery, but also trial preparation and support for high-profile matters with policy-changing results, as well as:

• Salary: $65,000 – $105,000 DOE
• 401k: One of the highest match percentages in the market
• 18 days PTO (vacation per year)
• Mentorship! From one of the best Legal Operations Heads in the business of law.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Directly support attorneys with matters in Federal Court.
• Provide trial support, including trial preparation, organizing exhibits, and managing trial logistics.
• Conduct discovery review and legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Assist in case management, including filing and responding to FEC administrative complaints, ethics investigations, and compliance-related matters.
• Support attorneys in political law, including research on ballot access and campaign finance regulations.
• Coordinate with litigation teams on document production, e-discovery, and large-scale discovery projects.
• Utilize legal technology tools such as PACER and Westlaw Edge for case research and filings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with preference for candidates with 5+ years.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Strong knowledge of Blue Book experience / Cite Checking.
• Strong knowledge of federal and district court procedures.
• Familiarity with discovery processes and trial preparation.

If you are interested please apply or, if you would like a more immediate response, feel free to send your resume directly to: [email protected].