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Litigation Paralegal

Posted November 27, 2024
Compensation $75,000 - $90,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelIn-Person

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a professional Paralegal with strong cite checking and blue booking experience to support a dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in collaborative and motivated environment. This is a terrific opportunity for someone with at least 2 years of paralegal experience looking to grow with a sharp and talented team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Legal research and case document management

  • Draft and review legal documents

  • Thorough cite checking, blue booking and general preparation of all briefs

  • Manage full-cycle litigation discovery process

  • Maintain all case production logs, deposition calendars, exhibits, etc.

  • Act as mentor to junior staff and provide general team support


Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree

    • Paralegal certificate strongly preferred

  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience

  • Cite Checking, Bluebook, and California Style Manual experience preferred

  • Trial and/or arbitration experience strongly preferred

  • Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, eDiscovery, Lexis, Westlaw

  • Professional communication skills and excellent organizational skills


Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.