Paralegal – Litigation

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Maintain well-organized files and case records .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain well-organized files and case records
Update case management platforms and databases and categorize documents for efficient access
Create case calendars, manage case deadlines and distribute case materials
Retrieve and prepare case/investigation materials as needed by case/investigation teams
Prepare documents for filing, including proofreading, formatting and compiling exhibits and appendices
Arrange filing and service deliveries with appropriate government agencies, courts and opposing/other parties
Assist with document collection and production, including preparation, exporting, redaction, duplication and indexing
Conduct research from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations, and internal and external document databases and systems
Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors
Perform other tasks as assigned by case/investigation teams
Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental need

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
0-3 years of relevant work experience
Detail-oriented, working with appropriate controls to ensure end-to-end project completion and proofreading work product
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team
Flexibility, time management and ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Present information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing
Self-starter who can organize, plan and multi-task to complete work activities
Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

case managementdocument preparationproofreadingformattingindexingresearchdata categorizationdocument collectionexportingredaction

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizational skillscommunication skillsflexibilitytime managementcritical thinkingsolution-oriented mindsetself-starterability to multi-taskability to prioritize

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree