Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Venable LLP's Commercial Litigation DC/VA practice group seeks a paralegal with up to three years of experience to join the practice in the Washington, D.C. office. A junior paralegal, with direction, performs substantive tasks that assist our paralegal and attorney teams at every stage of the litigation process (pleading, factual and expert discovery, pre-trial, trial and post-trial/appellate stages). The projects range from case material compilation for attorney review to participation at trial. This position is an opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic individuals interested in law school to gain prior legal experience.ResponsibilitiesProvide support for attorneys and paralegals on case teams in the preparation, filing, and service of papers for use in court proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and trialOrganize and maintain the gathering, tracking, and production of documents to be reviewed and produced in cases, using the firm's databases, and organize and track incoming document productionsOrganize and maintain the pleadings, discovery materials, and other files in casesPerform manual and electronic searches for documents for use in court proceedings and assemble documents needed for use in court proceedingsPerform other tasks within software programs, such as iManage, Outlook, Microsoft Suite, TextMap, Relativity, Westlaw, and LexisCoordinate outside vendor services for casesOther duties as may be assigned by attorneys and senior paralegalsQualificationsBachelor's degree requiredEffective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work on case teamsExcellent discipline and organizational, planning, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily from a variety of sourcesStrong attention to detailAbility to work a project independently and shows initiative in asking questions when neededFundamental proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe AcrobatAbility to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentialityExperience with document review platforms, such as Relativity, is a plusParalegal Certificate or paralegal courses are a plusTrial preparation and trial support experience is a plusCommitted to work outside of normal business hours and travel as needed, which may be extensive and include weekends or holidaysThe anticipated base salary for this position is $65,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Denver, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. To view our inclusion and opportunity policy, please click here.Contact:Maria T. WintermuteSenior Manager, Associate Recruiting MTWintermute@venable.com