Litigation Paralegal

Posted December 23, 2024
Compensation $75,000 - $90,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelIn-Person

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a professional Paralegal with strong cite checking and blue booking experience to support a dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in collaborative and motivated environment. This is a terrific opportunity for someone with at least 2 years of paralegal experience looking to grow with a sharp and talented team.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Legal research and case document management
  • Draft and review legal documents
  • Thorough cite checking, blue booking and general preparation of all briefs
  • Manage full-cycle litigation discovery process
  • Maintain all case production logs, deposition calendars, exhibits, etc.
  • Act as mentor to junior staff and provide general team support
 
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
    • Paralegal certificate strongly preferred
  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Cite Checking, Bluebook, and California Style Manual experience preferred
  • Trial and/or arbitration experience strongly preferred
  • Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, eDiscovery, Lexis, Westlaw
  • Professional communication skills and excellent organizational skills
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.