Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal / Litigation

📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid Schedule)

Consilio's ELS Direct Hire Staffing Division is excited to be our law firm’s client in finding a litigation paralegal!

Our client, a respected law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys in a variety of litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals on all phases of case management, litigation support, legal research, and document preparation in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents for pending, upcoming, and potential litigation matters.
• Draft correspondence, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other legal documents as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain trial notebooks and supporting materials for hearings, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain case files, legal records, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research, including identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, regulations, and codes.
• Prepare legal summaries and abstracts of depositions, hearings, arbitrations, trials, and other transcripts.
• Assist attorneys with case management and litigation support throughout all stages of a matter.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a Notary Public, if commissioned.
• Perform cite-checking and Bluebook citation review as assigned.
• Participate in special projects and firm initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to support client service objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate and/or relevant litigation experience preferred.
• Experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and document management skills.
• Familiarity with court filings, discovery processes, and litigation procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Apply now to take the next step in your career!

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.