Paralegal

Think Consulting • Washington, DC • 3d ago

Think Consulting is actively seeking a Paralegal to join a leading federal agency in Washington D.C. In this role, you'll work closely with attorneys and law enforcement to prepare cases for litigation, manage discovery processes, and provide critical courtroom support.

Job Overview:

The following tasks are required to support the Vaccines Program:

Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer
Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems
Enters filing information into a case tracking system
Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys
Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches
Performs simple legal research
Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial.
Prepares exhibit cross-references.
Assists attorneys in courtroom.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
At least one (1) year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to electronic case filing workflows.
Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
Experience with docket and document review, ideally with PACER, specifically.
Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Supervisory or management experience overseeing docket & document review, ideally with PACER is preferred.

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status