Paralegal – Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Paralegal supporting medium to large litigation matters at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Responsibilities include case management, research, and trial preparation in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeWashington D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems.
Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files.
Proofread legal memoranda for typographical accuracy; verify citations.
Coordinate and manage court filings, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
Conduct advanced fact research and analysis.
Manage specialized document collections and draft initial versions of discovery requests.
Assist with document collection and tracking of electronically stored information.
Conduct interviews with witnesses and custodians.
Assist with all phases of mediation, arbitration, or trial proceedings.
Provide on-site trial support and supervise junior paralegals during trial preparation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available.
Bachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study preferred, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
Exceptional time and task management abilities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Proficiency in legal research and document retention databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis.
Proficiency in trial support software (e.g., Trial Director or OnCue).
Proficiency in eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity.
Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

paralegal experiencelegal researchdocument retentionfact researchdocument collectiondiscovery requeststrial supporteDiscoveryproofreadingcase file management

Soft Skills

time managementtask managementattention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillssupervisioninterviewingcommitment to qualitycollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeparalegal program completion