Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Summary

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal based in the Washington, D.C. office. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting complex litigation in federal and state courts, with demonstrated excellence managing matters from inception through trial and appeal. Mastery of Bluebook citation rules and rigorous cite checking are essential. This role requires exceptional judgment, meticulous attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with attorneys, staff, clients, experts, vendors, and co-counsel in a fast-paced environment.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. We are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will serve as a core member of case teams and will be responsible for end-to-end litigation support, including:

• Cite checking and Bluebook-compliant formatting of briefs, memoranda, and correspondence; creating and updating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using tools such as Best Authority or equivalent; verifying quotations, authorities, docket references, and record citations and maintaining accurate appendix/record citations for dispositive and appellate filings.
• Creating, implementing, and supervising litigation case management systems, including electronic and hard-copy file management, case calendaring, and trial activities.
• Managing court filings in federal and state courts, including D.D.C., D.C. Circuit, and DC Superior Court; e-filing via CM/ECF/PACER; coordinating with the Managing Attorney's Office for service copies and court-specific requirements; and ensuring compliance with local rules and judge-specific practices.
• Assisting with discovery-related tasks, including privilege log formatting, redactions, basic searching, printing, and other related functions in document review platforms such as Relativity.
• Preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including exhibit and witness management, deposition designations, trial notebooks/binders, demonstratives, and war-room logistics; coordinating trial site set-up, vendor logistics, and providing in-courtroom support to the trial team.
• Conducting online research; compiling and analyzing evidence; developing chronologies and case assessments; and maintaining case databases and document repositories.
• Mentoring and training to junior paralegals; ensuring quality control and consistency across all deliverables.
• Maintaining accurate dockets, records, and task reports; driving proactive communication and follow-through across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will serve as a core member of case teams and will be responsible for end-to-end litigation support, including:

• Cite checking and Bluebook-compliant formatting of briefs, memoranda, and correspondence; creating and updating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using tools such as Best Authority or equivalent; verifying quotations, authorities, docket references, and record citations and maintaining accurate appendix/record citations for dispositive and appellate filings.
• Creating, implementing, and supervising litigation case management systems, including electronic and hard-copy file management, case calendaring, and trial activities.
• Managing court filings in federal and state courts, including D.D.C., D.C. Circuit, and DC Superior Court; e-filing via CM/ECF/PACER; coordinating with the Managing Attorney's Office for service copies and court-specific requirements; and ensuring compliance with local rules and judge-specific practices.
• Assisting with discovery-related tasks, including privilege log formatting, redactions, basic searching, printing, and other related functions in document review platforms such as Relativity.
• Preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including exhibit and witness management, deposition designations, trial notebooks/binders, demonstratives, and war-room logistics; coordinating trial site set-up, vendor logistics, and providing in-courtroom support to the trial team.
• Conducting online research; compiling and analyzing evidence; developing chronologies and case assessments; and maintaining case databases and document repositories.
• Mentoring and training to junior paralegals; ensuring quality control and consistency across all deliverables.
• Maintaining accurate dockets, records, and task reports; driving proactive communication and follow-through across internal teams and external stakeholders.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.

Employment Status

• Non-Exempt

Pay RangeUSD $120, USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Pay Range Statement

The salary range for this role represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location. Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Career section of the Firm's website.

EEO Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

California Applicants

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.

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