Litigation Paralegal

Perkins Coie•Washington, DC

2d•$76,600 - $153,210•Onsite

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Paralegal to coordinate and support commercial litigation matters across the firm. The role calls for hands-on expertise in document and data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production; use of AI-powered litigation tools and information management systems; legal research and cite-checking; and complex factual investigations. The Paralegal will lead discovery management, deposition preparation and scheduling, and pretrial and trial support for state and federal proceedings, as well as other case-management responsibilities. The Paralegal will work with attorneys, staff, leadership, and client teams, providing clear updates and strategic solutions. The role includes training and mentoring paralegals and support staff, exercising judgment in budgeting and forecasting, maintaining time and billing records, and coordinating and attending client meetings, hearings, and trials. Travel may be required. The position is onsite: five days per week in the office during the first six months, followed by at least three days per week thereafter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7–10 years of paralegal experience.
Proven experience with automated litigation support platforms and technology.
Ability to use AI tools and software to enhance litigation support and workflow efficiency.
Hands-on experience with electronic filing requirements and procedures across multiple courts.
Trial experience and ability to provide high-level support in fast-paced courtroom environments.
Strong litigation support expertise, including document and data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
Strong legal research and cite-checking skills and ability to conduct complex factual investigations.
Strong communication, leadership, project management, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting and collaborating with all levels of leadership and staff within Fortune 100 organizations.
Paralegal certification.

Responsibilities

Understand substantive, technical, and legal issues; make informed relevance and discovery decisions; and provide clear case-status updates and strategic solutions.
Build working relationships and communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, leadership, and client teams at all levels.
Apply knowledge of litigation, civil procedure, court rules, and standing orders.
Train, coach, and mentor paralegals and support staff.
Exercise sound judgment in budgeting and forecasting and use leadership, project management, initiative, and problem-solving skills to deliver results.
Maintain accurate time and billing records.
Coordinate and attend client meetings, hearings, and trials, and travel as needed.
Lead discovery management, deposition preparation and scheduling, and pretrial and trial support for state and federal proceedings.
Coordinate and support commercial litigation matters, including document and data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production; legal research; cite-checking; and factual investigations.