Litigation Paralegal

 The Litigation Paralegal will function as an integral part of the firm’s leading Litigation practice.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA), high motivation, excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, eagerness to learn, interested in the field of law and willingness to work overtime and for two years. Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish or French preferred, office experience is a plus.

Job Description

Maintain case documents; assist attorneys with preparation of pleadings, filings and document productions; proof-read and cite check legal documents; prepare for and attend depositions, hearings and trials; perform LEXIS, Westlaw, internet and field research; translate foreign language documents; and interact with clients, local counsel and our Washington, D.C. and international offices. Clients range from large international corporations to indigent pro bono individuals.