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Are you a litigation paralegal?   Would you like to join a highly regarded mid-sized firm in DC?   If so, R & W Group has a great new temporary (to possibly perm) opportunity!    One of our clients is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to assist the attorneys with all phases of federal district court and appellate litigation, as well as in responding to government investigations.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Formatting, proofreading, and cite checking legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, briefs, appendices, excerpts of record, proposed orders) to be in compliance with local court rules, judges’ standing orders, and the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure
• Preparing and filing court documents through the federal courts’ CM-ECF system
• Managing case documents and organizing case files
• Conducting legal research and summarizing findings
• Assisting attorneys in preparation for hearings and oral arguments

 
Additional responsibilities may include:

• Supporting challenges to federal agency actions before administrative bodies (e.g., HHS’s Departmental Appeals Board)
• Managing discovery, including reviewing, and organizing documents for production
• Organizing exhibits and supplemental pleadings
• Tracking deadlines for administrative reviews

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in federal litigation support, preferably in a law firm
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, principles, and court procedures
• Experience using federal courts’ CM-ECF system
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation/document management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to professionally interact with staff, attorneys, clients, courts, and others
• Solutions-oriented outlook, displaying good judgment, and meeting any challenge with maturity and a 'can do' attitude while anticipating issues that may arise
• Ability to work flexibly and/or fluctuating work hours. Overtime is required.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 701-706
• Experience with investigations and agency enforcement activity
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools
• Ability to assist with PowerPoint decks and presentations for webinars, conference presentations, and business development purposes

 
The pay rate is $30 – 35/hour (DOE).  If the position converts to a permanent role, benefits include health insurance.    The role is in-office full time for the first 90 days, then you could work remotely one day/week.    Beautiful offices, Metro accessible.  Fantastic team.     Apply on-line or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.

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