Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant provides comprehensive legal support to attorneys and litigation teams within a federal government environment. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience using Relativity, and a solid background in cite checking, Bluebooking, trial preparation, document review, and case management. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, detail-driven setting.

• Examine and evaluate information in case files to determine litigation worthiness and applicable legal authorities.

• Conduct research on legislative developments, administrative and judicial decisions, and agency determinations.

• Provide substantive legal analysis for attorney review, including responses under various federal acts.

• Assist attorneys throughout the lifecycle of cases, including evidence gathering, fact development, and coordination of litigation activities.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, exhibits, and trial materials.

• Identify and obtain additional information, evidence, and witnesses needed to support litigation.

• Conduct on-site visits, interviews, and comprehensive reviews of operational records.

• Evaluate relevance, reliability, and credibility of evidence collected.

• Identify and analyze record-keeping systems, including electronic databases and computer information systems.

• Compile and summarize comparative data to identify trends, patterns, and potential violations.

• Perform basic statistical analyses (e.g., standard deviations, regression analysis, weighting) that support case theories.

• Prepare clear, compelling charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate findings for attorney use.

• Analyze data and develop actionable recommendations for attorney review.

• Interview potential witnesses and assist in preparing them for court appearances.

• Coordinate trial logistics and maintain custody of all exhibits, documents, and sensitive materials.

• May appear in court as a witness to testify regarding exhibits or analyses performed.

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, summaries, and supporting documents.

• Perform cite checking and ensure accuracy and compliance with Bluebook citation standards.

• Utilize Relativity for e-discovery tasks, document review, and file management.

Pay includes $25.58 hourly wage + $5.09 Health & Welfare