Litigation Paralegal, Public Interest Law Firm—Washington, DC/Hybrid

Tycko & Zavareei LLP•Washington, DC

11d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal is a member of the firm's litigation support staff and reports to the Managing Partner. This role partners with other team members to provide direct assistance to attorneys across all stages of litigation, from initiation to resolution, by performing case-management, organizational, drafting, research, coordination, and other administrative and substantive tasks as needed and delegated. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining additional professional law firm experience to develop the skills required to be elevated to a senior paralegal role, and/or someone planning to apply to law school two or more years down the road (to start fall 2028 or later) and desiring exposure to an exciting legal environment. Our legal staff have gone on to attend some of the best law schools in the country, including Harvard, Columbia, NYU, University of Virginia, and Georgetown.

Requirements

Minimum one year of work experience in a law office or other professional services setting. Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a private law firm environment is highly preferred; prior experience providing direct support to litigation attorneys is ideal.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an ABA-accredited school, awarded May 2025 or earlier.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Aptitude for high performance in a consistently fast-paced environment
Excellent time management skills in adhering to multiple deadlines and juggling myriad assignments simultaneously
Professionalism in all interactions with clients, attorneys, staff, and others
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Knack for building strong working relationships in a hybrid remote and (bicoastal) multi-office team environment
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Outlook, and Excel, etc.)
Proactive
Impeccable with deadlines
Team-minded
An effective communicator
Comfortable asking questions
Comfortable frequently emailing and calling coworkers, clients, court staff, vendors
Successful at both independent work and collaborative team work
Able to work overtime on occasion as needed to finish time-sensitive assignments
Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of civil litigation processes, including state and federal deadlines and rules
Experience using PACER and e-filing court systems
Experience using Westlaw (or other legal research software)
Bluebooking skills
Experience with time tracking/legal billing

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate complex briefings and electronically file pleadings and motions in accordance with court local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Organize and maintain case files, internal records, and attorney calendars to reflect matter docket and deadlines
Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and other communications
Routinely communicate with attorneys, clients, and co-counsel about case status and preparation
Anticipate case needs and communicate with case attorneys to proactively establish next steps and provide support
Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders)
Conduct client and case intake calls; speak with class members regarding their cases
Perform basic factual legal research using Westlaw and online resources
Assist attorneys and other teammates on special projects and other duties as assigned