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

Tycko & Zavareei LLP•Washington, DC

2d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Tycko & Zavareei LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ civil litigation firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office. This is a full-time, hybrid role for someone who thrives in a demanding, high-accountability environment and is eager to play a meaningful role in complex, high-impact litigation nationwide. The ideal candidate is organized, intellectually curious, resourceful, and exceptionally reliable under pressure –– someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and can manage competing priorities with precision and good judgment. Because the role involves intensive in-person onboarding and training, this opportunity is available to applicants already based in the DC Metro Area who will be prepared to fully engage in the onboarding process beginning in June. Candidates should expect a fast-moving training ramp and should be prepared to prioritize getting up to speed quickly during their first several months with the firm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Our paralegals are central members of our litigation teams. Every paralegal works directly with attorneys across all stages of litigation, from case development through resolution, and is trusted with significant responsibility from the outset. Litigation at a small plaintiffs’ firm is highly deadline-driven. The pace is fast and workload high, with priorities naturally tethered to court schedules, filings, discovery, and case developments. Successful paralegals here are highly organized, responsive, and meticulous with details, particularly where deadlines and case management responsibilities are concerned. They are comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and understand that accuracy, follow-through, and responsiveness are critical to effective litigation support. The people who tend to excel in this role are those who arrive prepared to immerse themselves in the work, ask thoughtful questions, hustle hard, and steadily build the judgment and self-sufficiency needed to support complex litigation matters in a small-team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree awarded by 2025
At least one year of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
Strong professional judgment, discretion, and reliability
Comfort operating in a highly collaborative but self-directed workplace
High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat
Experienced in managing high-volume email and Teams correspondence
Expert in remote collaboration, leveraging virtual channels to coordinate projects across multiple locations
Ability to begin in-person onboarding in June 2026 and work in-office regularly thereafter

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a small law firm or other lean, fast-paced professional environment
Demonstrated interest in litigation, public-interest advocacy, or plaintiff-side practice
Familiarity with federal and state court filing procedures
Experience with PACER, e-filing systems, Westlaw, case management platforms, and legal billing
Bluebooking or cite-checking experience
Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
Experience communicating directly with clients, courts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and vendors

Responsibilities

Managing and organizing case files, internal records, deadlines, and litigation calendars
Preparing, proofreading, cite-checking, and electronically filing pleadings and briefs in state and federal courts
Supporting attorneys with all phases of written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation
Drafting correspondence, basic filings, exhibits, tables, and other litigation materials
Coordinating with clients, co-counsel, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Conducting factual and procedural research using PACER, Westlaw, court dockets, and public records
Assisting with hearing logistics
Tracking deadlines and proactively helping attorneys keep matters moving
Supporting intake efforts and communicating with prospective and existing clients
Handling time-sensitive assignments across multiple active matters simultaneously
Assisting with special projects and firm operational needs as they arise