Senior Paralegal (Legal Services)

TL;DR

Senior Paralegal (Legal Services): Supporting in-house government legal team in managing litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support with an accent on preparing complex legal documents and trial preparation. Focus on organizing discovery databases, verifying legal citations, and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

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

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 a year

Company

hirify.global combines technology and personnel to deliver customized solutions for government challenges.

What you will do

• Prepare complex technical legal documents including indictments, motions, subpoenas, and memoranda.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling notebooks, exhibits, jury instructions, and witness lists.
• Manage eDiscovery processes: scan, input, link materials into databases, bates-stamp, and redact documents.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis, verify citations, and proofread briefs.
• Electronically file documents via CM/ECF and maintain electronic case files and calendars.
• Coordinate with victim/witness specialists and notify stakeholders of case developments.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school (at least one year completed).
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience preferred.
• One year of automated litigation support experience; knowledge of federal/state courts and eDiscovery tools.
• Proficiency in LEXIS, Westlaw, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and ESI tools.
• Excellent written/oral communication and ability to work under extreme pressure.

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.
• Environment supporting professional growth and collaboration.
• Commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.