Senior Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•Washington, DC

6d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Washington, D.C., the Senior Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial and resolution. The role involves case management, court filings, calendaring, document review and production, cite checking, document organization, discovery drafting and responses, and deposition and trial preparation. The paralegal helps cases progress efficiently and effectively, meeting deadlines and milestones while coordinating case materials, procedures, reports, vendors, and trial or arbitration logistics. The position reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
Meet applicable state requirements governing paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Proficiency in iManage.
Experience with e-discovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and reasoning skills, with close attention to detail.
Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and independent judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects, client matters, priorities, and tight deadlines; flexibility and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams across multiple offices.
Ability to understand the big picture while attending to detail.
Availability to travel as needed and work overtime as necessary.
Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable local law.

Nice To Haves

Experience interfacing with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows.
Experience with internal and government investigations; this is a plus but not required.
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.
Support attorneys on complex matters and help ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
Update client document management systems and case activity reports and summaries, where applicable.
Use existing procedures or establish new ones to organize and retrieve case documents for attorneys.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines and researching local rules, rules of civil procedure, and judges’ standing orders to ensure compliance.
Assist with and draft court filings for federal and state courts.
Assist with discovery, including document collection, organization, review, and production.
Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents according to Bluebook standards.
Prepare for depositions, meetings, and interviews.
Support trial and arbitration management, including travel and logistics.
Prepare and submit timekeeping reports promptly.
Prepare charts and indices.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform day-to-day case management tasks.
Use AI tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency; client-facing AI workflow development and implementation may be part of the role.
Travel as needed and work overtime as necessary.