Paralegal

TL;DR

Paralegal (Legal Services): Provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys with an accent on electronic case filing workflows and document management. Focus on downloading and uploading ECFs from PACER, conducting legal research, and preparing materials for motions, briefs, and discovery.

Location: On-site in Washington, DC / Arlington, VA

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 a year

Company

hirify.global optimizes human, technical, and financial resources to simplify government bureaucracy through customized technology solutions.

What you will do

• Download electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER and upload to automated systems.
• Enter filing information into case tracking systems and provide links to DOJ attorneys.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for discovery, motions, briefs, and legal documents.
• Conduct database searches and simple legal research using tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, depositions, and trial exhibits.
• Assist attorneys in courtroom and respond to requests for filing information.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school (at least one year completed); 1 year legal training/experience or 2 years college may substitute.
• At least 1 year litigation paralegal experience or related to electronic case filing workflows.
• Basic legal knowledge including standard citation for cite-checking motions and memoranda.
• Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays.
• Supportive environment with professional growth and learning opportunities.
• Commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.