Paralegal/Legal Assistant : Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Washington, DC (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ months Day to Day Responsibilities: Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of legal documents. Summarize depositions and other transcripts. Maintain case files and perform simple legal research. Index, track, and control document discovery. Prepare exhibit cross-references and assist attorneys in the courtroom. Review documents for relevance and privilege. Compile documents for FOIA, production requests, and Congressional inquiries. Required Skills: At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. Automated litigation support experience valued. Basic legal knowledge and experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging. Basic familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures. Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure. Education: Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.