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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 1 day ago

Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is one of the top law firms in the U.S., and they are seeking a Paralegal – Commercial Litigation to support their Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The role involves providing advanced litigation support for significant commercial disputes, managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, and preparing materials for hearings and trials.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all matter and case-related tasks

Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel to track important deadlines, court dates, and deliverables

Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files and document collections using modern document management systems and platforms

Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, filings, and agreements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with jurisdictional standards. This includes proofreading legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy and verifying citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements

Coordinate and manage court filings and submissions, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional processes and requirements

Conduct advanced fact research and analysis using online databases, public agencies, courts, and other sources; prepare detailed memoranda summarizing findings

Manage specialized document collections, including witness files, subject/issue files, and expert reliance documents

Draft initial versions of discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission), responses, pleadings, and memoranda

Assist with document collection and tracking, ensuring proper handling of electronically stored information (ESI) in collaboration with Practice Support and eDiscovery Project Managers, and outside service provider support teams

Conduct interviews with witnesses and custodians to gather relevant information

Coordinate with internal resources and outside service providers (as needed) for document production and review; perform quality control assessments of service provider work

Execute complex database searches to retrieve relevant documents over the course of a matter to identify case-relevant materials, deposition exhibit preparation, and other case evidentiary needs

Draft privilege logs and perform initial document reviews to identify responsiveness, relevance, and privilege. Ensure appropriate handling and redaction of sensitive or confidential information

Summarize deposition transcripts and manage/track depositions

Assist with all-phases of mediation, arbitration, regulatory board hearings, or trial proceedings, including preparation of exhibit and witness lists, deposition designations, witness preparation, and trial briefs

Coordinate logistics with hearing and/or court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and necessary trial support vendors

Familiarity with hearing board and/or courtroom technology and presentation tools, helping to ensure seamless integration with courtroom personnel and other counsel

Provide on-site trial or hearing support, including managing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, assisting with direct and cross-examination materials and other pertinent trial presentation materials, and summarizing trial testimony

Supervise junior paralegals and document clerks during trial preparation and proceedings

Record billable time and tasks in compliance with firm policies and client billing protocols; ensure timely submission of time entries

Submit accurate records of hours worked in accordance with firm deadlines

Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, adhering to schedules for breaks, lunches, and meetings

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Litigation support technologyDocument management systemsLegal research platformsEDiscovery document reviewTrial support softwareMicrosoft OfficeTime managementAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communication

Required

5+ years of paralegal experience with management of large-scale discovery processes, document review, and trial logistics strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree and/or completion of paralegal program of study preferred, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill, including:

Exceptional time and task management abilities

Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for drafting and editing complex documents, spreadsheets, and communications

Proficiency in the use of legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document retention databases (iManage, NetDocuments), and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files

Familiarity in the use of trial support software (Trial Director, OnCue)

Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity

Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules

Benefits

Choice of health and vision insurance plans

2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work

Dental plan

Fertility and adoption benefit

Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement contribution

Health insurance with an optional HSA

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services

Life insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources

401(k)

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Voluntary disability

Voluntary long term care

Pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs

Company

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.

Founded in 1944

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dwt.com/

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