Litigation Paralegal

 Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Litigation Team as a Paralegal located in our Northern Virginia office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Department. Assisting attorneys with preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis.  The qualified candidate will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner.  With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Northern Virginia office, on an in-office basis.  Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Business Director.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal will aid attorneys in the Litigation department. The candidate will assist with (including but not limited to) trial preparation, case filings, and drafting common pleadings, motions, notices, etc. The candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial

• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms

• Assists and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discoveries and prepares for expert discovery.

• Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.

• Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, deposition, court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools.

• Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis.

• Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service.

• Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc. Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other legal documents.

• Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.

• Assists in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organize the case for appeal if necessary.

• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis.

• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

 Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills and ability to learn new technology.

• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.

• Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings and other documents.

• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.

• Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial.

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; equivalent experience considered.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area.

• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom.

• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability with respect to evolving AI tools and technologies in the professional services environment.

Technology

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management.

• Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe Acrobat.

• Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to enhance productivity.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.