Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Senior Paralegal responsible for case maintenance and support in a global law firm. Collaborating with attorneys and assisting with preparation of documents for litigation.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case maintenance, document management, and litigation support, with a strong focus on preparing legal documents and assisting attorneys in trial preparation. Proficient in electronic document review and maintaining organized case files.

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Litigation ExperienceDocument Management SystemMS Office SuiteParalegal CertificateElectronic Document Review

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Hard Skills

Case MaintenanceDocument ReviewCourt FilingsMotion Papers PreparationDocument OrganizationTrial PreparationDeposition SupportDatabase SearchesLegal Correspondence

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Document Review SoftwareDocument Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

LitigationState CourtsFederal CourtsTrial Courts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for general case maintenance and case support
Works directly with attorneys, clerks, and other firm support departments
Prepares motion papers, court filings, and correspondence
Organizes, reviews and maintains documents and case files
Conducts electronic document reviews and conducts searches of production databases for documents
Assists attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions, trials and arbitrations
Organizes and maintains electronic record of deposition transcripts, videos

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts (required)
Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other office tools including document review software, document management system required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package