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Litigation Paralegal

Washington, DC 20004

Posted: 04/14/2026 Employment Type: Legal Industry: Legal Job Number: DJ420262

Job Description

A prestigious law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to join its team in Washington, DC . This is an immediate opening for a motivated self-starter with big law experience and in-court trial exposure.

 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other attorney-directed documents
  • Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems
  • Perform administrative duties including calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
  • File pleadings with court clerks
  • Attend trial and arbitration proceedings; liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties; provide administrative support as needed

 

Job Requirements

 

  • 3–8+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with at least 1 year in a big law environment
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least one in-court trial experience required
  • Availability for overtime work and intermittent travel for trial
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Relativity
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Solid understanding of the litigation process from commencement through appeal

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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Dominique Jenkins
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