Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

Title : Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

Location : Tysons Corner, VA

Job type : Hybrid (4 days in office per week)

Status : Permanent, Full-Time

Core Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation, including document collection, discovery, trial preparation, and filings.

Draft, proofread, and cite-check pleadings, motions, and briefs for accuracy and compliance with court rules.

Conduct legal research and verify authorities using Bluebook citation standards.

Shepardize and validate case law, statutes, and regulations to ensure accuracy of legal citations.

Prepare and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for complex filings.

Assist with fact development, deposition preparation, and trial exhibit organization.

Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including on-site trial assistance when necessary.

Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel regarding case scheduling and logistics.

Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines using litigation management software.

Mentor junior paralegals and legal administrative staff, and serve as a resource on litigation and trial matters to the lawyers and staff.

Perform other duties as assigned to support attorneys and Firm operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate required.

4+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

Strong knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements at federal and state levels.

Proficiency with legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, GoldFynch, Reveal).