Paralegal

Location: Onsite in Washington, DC, 20005

Duration: 12 months

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Administer workflow assignments and prep claims for review.
• Manage internal and external communications.
• Oversee productivity reporting and update the intranet page.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, trainings, and document creation.
• Assist with the transition to new technology platforms.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys.
• Summarize depositions and maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research and manage document discovery.
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom and review documents for relevance.
• Compile documents for FOIA, production requests, and inquiries.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of administrative law and claim processing.
• Proficiency in Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized.
• Ability to pivot priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience required.
• Familiarity with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Experience with eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Education

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school.
• One year of legal training or two years of college education may substitute for the paralegal certificate.