Senior Litigation Paralegal with Boutique Litigation Firm

As the Senior Litigation Paralegal supporting busy attorneys, you will provide case management support for large matters in the DC office. Your responsibilities will include managing documents, responding to discovery requests, preparing for depositions and attending trials. In addition to assisting with exciting legal work and helping attorneys finalize critical documents, you will also provide leadership to the paralegal team by training and mentoring new hires.

About the Job

• Coordinate all daily tasks related to various litigation cases from start to finish.
• Prepare for and attend depositions and trials, and coordinate all trial logistics.
• Manage critical documents, prepare discovery, and maintain databases.
• Calendar deadlines, coordinate deliverables with vendors, and QC final product.
• Review, analyze and maintain case-related documents, including financial statements, pension plans, and pleadings.

About the Culture

• Confidential search. Hawthorne Lane is unable to provide employer details at this time.

About You

• Flexible. You understand that most paralegal positions are not 9am-5pm jobs. You enjoy working long hours to meet deadlines and are available to travel to trials as needed.
• Tech Savvy. You are a whiz with MS Office and various e-discovery tools and platforms.
• Articulate. It is essential that you possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Humble. No task is above or beneath you. You appreciate that being a good paralegal means taking ownership of both administrative and substantive responsibilities.
• Experienced. You have at least five or more years of litigation experience. Previous trial experience preferred. Degree not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer