Orion Placement is looking for Litigation Paralegal in Washington, DC. This local job opportunity with ID 3662878176 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

About the job Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-caliber boutique handling sophisticated white-collar and regulatory-adjacent matters for major companies and fast-growing innovators
• Get real ownership of cases end to end, with meaningful exposure to strategy, discovery, and trial prep
• Work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, initiative, and work-life balance
• Step into a visible role where your work directly impacts case outcomes

Location

• On-site in Washington, DC (downtown) with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule

Note

• This role requires 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience and hands-on involvement supporting complex litigation through discovery and trial or arbitration preparation

About Our Client

• Our client is a respected boutique law firm operating at the intersection of business, technology, and highly regulated industries, known for delivering big-firm quality with a more approachable, team-oriented culture

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from intake through discovery, motions, and trial or arbitration preparation
• Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, and pre-trial materials
• Coordinate document organization, e-discovery workflows, and case file management across systems
• Support depositions, hearings, and trial prep by organizing exhibits, tracking deadlines, and coordinating logistics
• Conduct legal and factual research to support attorneys and case strategy
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under attorney supervision
• Mentor and oversee a junior paralegal by delegating tasks and quality-checking deliverables
• Must have big law firm experience

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience (specialized or complex litigation strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, and e-discovery or case management tools
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure with strong writing skills

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive team with high standards and low-drama culture
• Interesting matters and clients, with work that stays intellectually engaging
• A place where reliable performers earn trust fast and grow their scope quickly

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance