Litigation Paralegal

District of Columbia, DC

Posted: 09/11/2026 Employment Type: Paralegal Industry: Government Contracts Job Number: 2817-MM Pay Rate: $30.67

Job Description

The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and litigation support to attorneys and litigation teams. This role requires strong research, analytical, organizational, and case-management skills, as well as the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when applying specialized knowledge of laws, regulations, precedent, and judicial or administrative proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with the evaluation, development, and litigation of cases.
  • Review and evaluate case files to assess litigation issues, relevant legal theories, and supporting evidence.
  • Identify the need for additional information, evidence, witnesses, records, or independent research and develop plans to obtain necessary materials.
  • Conduct interviews, review records, and evaluate evidence for relevance and potential use in litigation.
  • Research and analyze legislative developments, administrative decisions, judicial opinions, regulations, and other legal authorities.
  • Conduct cite checking and Bluebook citation review for legal briefs, memoranda, motions, and other filings.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, witness materials, and case files.
  • Work with attorneys to develop and organize evidence, exhibits, charts, graphs, and supporting documentation.
  • Gather, sort, and analyze information from electronic and traditional record-keeping systems.
  • Utilize Relativity or similar e-discovery platforms to review, organize, categorize, and manage litigation documents and data.
  • Prepare summaries, comparative data, tables, and other materials to support case analysis and litigation strategy.
  • Assist with witness preparation and coordinate materials for court appearances.
  • Maintain organized case files and ensure appropriate custody and tracking of exhibits, documents, and evidence.
  • Provide ongoing administrative and substantive litigation support throughout the life of a case.
  • Prepare materials and documentation for attorneys involved in investigations, hearings, depositions, and trial proceedings.
  • May testify regarding exhibits or other materials prepared in support of a case.

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday (100% in office) 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience supporting litigation teams or attorneys.
  • Experience with Relativity, e-discovery, or comparable litigation-support software.
  • Hands-on experience with cite checking, Bluebooking, legal research, and trial preparation.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to independently research, evaluate, organize, and summarize complex information.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal information professionally.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document-management systems.
  • Ability to pass background check.

 

 

For immediate consideration, send your resume to mmercer@nri-staffing.com

Additional Information

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Maiyah Mercer
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