Litigation and Corporate Governance Paralegal

Walker & Dunlop•Bethesda, MD

25d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. The Legal department provides support for issues relating to all corporate policies, corporate governance, compliance, risk, contracts, litigation, and more. The Litigation & Corporate Governance Paralegal plays a key role in supporting attorneys across a broad range of litigation, regulatory, investigative, and corporate governance matters. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Litigation, Ethics, and Compliance, this position supports the management of discovery, subpoenas, and document production; coordinates with outside counsel and internal stakeholders; conducts factual and legal research; and maintains accurate, well-organized matter files. Through this work, the Paralegal helps ensure the company is prepared, compliant, and well-protected in connection with disputes, investigations, and governance activities across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, either in a law firm or in an in-house legal department.
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, or dispute resolution.
Proficiency with litigation support tools, legal document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to manage state and federal court filings, including experience with e-filing systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced, in-house environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting concise summaries and clear documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, colleagues, and external partners.
High level of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and respect when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Embodies the Walker Way: caring, collaborative, tenacious, driven, and insightful in all aspects of work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with commercial real estate, financial services or corporate governance is preferred.
Experience managing discovery and working with e-discovery platforms strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day support for litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and pre-litigation disputes
Assisting with the drafting, review, organization, and management of litigation-related documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, correspondence, legal holds, and case summaries
Coordinating the collection, organization, review, and production of documents for discovery, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and investigations
Supporting internal investigations by conducting factual and legal research; compiling relevant information and documentation; and preparing chronologies and issue summaries
Assisting with responses to subpoenas, government inquiries, regulatory audits, and compliance reviews
Maintaining litigation and investigation calendars, tracking critical deadlines, and ensuring internal stakeholders are informed and prepared
Working closely with internal and external counsel to support effective case management, information flow, and strategy alignment
Liaising with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and other internal stakeholders to gather information relevant to litigation, investigations, and governance matters
Maintaining organized litigation and investigation trackers and document management systems with strong version control
Supporting corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate entity records and drafting Board and committee agendas, resolutions, and minutes as needed
Preparing reports, presentations, and summaries for attorney briefings and executive updates
Participating in Legal Department meetings to share updates and coordinate priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching