Senior Paralegal - Washington, DC
Duration: 12 months, Onsite
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
- Answer and document calls received through the claimant hotline
- Conduct follow-up communications with individuals who have submitted complaints or concerns
- Gather facts and claimant-provided information without making determinations
- Maintain accurate case records, notes, and documentation
- Organize, store, and track documents from claimants and other sources
- Provide traditional paralegal and case-management support for active matters
- Search databases for prior or similar complaints and related matters
Required Skills:
- At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct intake and follow-up conversations
- Strong note-taking, documentation, and recordkeeping skills
- Excellent organizational skills for managing large volumes of records
- Experience supporting litigation and case management
- Ability to search databases and organize information for reference
Preferred Skills:
- Spanish-language capability
- Relativity experience
- Prior case-record maintenance experience
Education:
- Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed
- Equivalent level of legal training or experience may be substituted