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Senior Litigation Paralegal

Democracy Forward
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$85,000-$110,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5 or more years of legal support experience for Litigation Paralegal
  • 10 or more years of legal support experience for Senior Litigation Paralegal
  • Significant experience substantively cite-checking, BlueBooking, formatting, and proofreading legal filings
  • Significant experience using software programs for e-discovery, PDFs, word processing, legal research, and case management
  • Experience organizing and preparing documents for filing, including use of Adobe PDF and CM-ECF/PACER
  • Experience researching and complying with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local rules
What the job really is

The Senior Litigation Paralegal at Democracy Forward Foundation will support litigation case teams by drafting, analyzing, and preparing legal documents, as well as managing case filings. This role involves significant collaboration with attorneys and other legal professionals, performing tasks such as cite-checking, proofreading, and organizing case documents. The position requires a mix of in-office presence and remote work, with occasional travel to Washington, DC for team-related activities.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $85,000-$110,000
  • Excellent benefits
  • Overtime eligible
Things to weigh
  • Requires regular in-office presence 8 times per month
  • Travel to DC expected 1-2 times per quarter for remote candidates outside the area
  • Vague specifics on daily responsibilities may vary based on organizational needs
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