Democracy Forward Foundation

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$110kDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

These individuals will serve as an integral part of litigation case teams and ensure that case filings are produced in a timely and professional manner.
These positions are part of the Legal Team.
Democracy Forward's office is located in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Perform cite-checking, blue-booking, proofreading, and formatting for motions, briefs, complaints, and legal filings.
Organize case documents, including following established systems and protocols.
Review documents for relevance, responsiveness, and privileged and confidential information, and prepare documents for production.
Assist in hearing or trial preparation and logistics, including management of scheduling, coordination with court clerks, preparation of digital and hard-copy document collections, and in-court logistics.

Requirements

If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
Experience researching and complying with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, local rules, and Judge's orders.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills including demonstrated self-awareness and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and ability to contribute affirmatively to a just and equitable workplace culture.
Please note that all lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.
We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
For Litigation Paralegal: 5 or more years of legal support experience.
For Senior Litigation Paralegal: 10 or more years of legal support experience.
Significant experience substantively cite-checking, BlueBooking, formatting, and proofreading legal filings and supporting documents, including complaints, requests for preliminary relief, and dispositive motions.
Significant experience using software programs and applications, such as for e-discovery, PDFs, word processing, table of authorities, table of contents, legal research, docket searches, case searches, and case and file management.
Experience organizing and preparing documents and exhibits for filing, including use of Adobe PDF and CM-ECF/PACER.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team of attorneys and legal support professionals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Nice to have

This role may require occasional travel for team retreats, conferences, or organizational meetings.
This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000, plus excellent benefits.

Company info

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.

Equal opportunity

Democracy Forward Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

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