Litigation Paralegal

Small prominent DC based law firm seeks a full-time Paralegal with excellent attention to detail and Bluebook and cite-checking skills. Successful candidate will work simultaneously with teams of lawyers and other employees. Candidate must have solid academic credentials, excellent skills in communications, proofreading, and research. Candidate must have a strong desire to grow professionally in the legal environment and the ability to learn specific practice area and firm processes. Position is non-exempt and requires working a minimum of 3 days on-site per work week.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of briefs and pleadings, consisting largely of cite-checking/proofreading.
• Monitor cases and agency filings for attorneys and clients.
• Prepare reports for attorneys and clients on industry trends, updates, and deadlines.
• Manage multiple deadlines on competing projects.
• Coordinate workflows with multiple lawyers and employees.
• Actively and attentively listen to and report on regulatory commission meetings.
• Respond to research requests.
• Maintain case document databases.
• Identify and assemble documents relevant to case issues.
• Participate in team discussions of case strategies.
• Assist in discovery and trial preparation.
• Work closely with and provide general support to attorneys.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Paralegal certificate a PLUS.
• Proficient Bluebook cite-checking ability.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Research experience
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of 3 years solid paralegal experience with proofreading and performing Bluebook cite-checking.
• Available to work Monday-Friday in a collegial, teamwork-focused environment and be flexible for overtime when needed. Overtime is infrequent and typically known in advance.
• Litigation experience in a law firm environment; FERC experience a plus.
• Management experience a plus.
• Training experience a plus.

The firm offers competitive compensation (mid-90’s to low-100’s), with merit and bonus potential, along with an excellent benefits package. The firm office is Metro-accessible. This is a non-exempt position; and a hybrid work arrangement working on-site 3-days per week and requires local DC Metro area residency.

Interested applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and a writing sample to the Human Resources Manager at recruiting@spiegelmcd.com. The interview process includes a grammar/proofreading and cite-checking exercise. The firm is an EOE/M/F/V and an e-Verify participant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006