Tycko & Zavareei LLP is a mid-sized plaintiffs' civil litigation law firm seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Washington, D.C. office. The role involves providing direct assistance to attorneys across all stages of litigation, managing case files, drafting documents, and conducting legal research.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate complex briefings and electronically file pleadings and motions in accordance with court local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Organize and maintain case files, internal records, and attorney calendars to reflect matter docket and deadlines
- Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and other communications
- Routinely communicate with attorneys, clients, and co-counsel about case status and preparation
- Anticipate case needs and communicate with case attorneys to proactively establish next steps and provide support
- Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders)
- Conduct client and case intake calls; speak with class members regarding their cases
- Perform basic factual legal research using Westlaw and online resources
- Assist attorneys and other teammates on special projects and other duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum one year of work experience in a law office or other professional services setting
- Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a private law firm environment is highly preferred
- Prior experience providing direct support to litigation attorneys is ideal
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an ABA-accredited school, awarded May 2025 or earlier
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Aptitude for high performance in a consistently fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills in adhering to multiple deadlines and juggling myriad assignments simultaneously
- Professionalism in all interactions with clients, attorneys, staff, and others
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Knack for building strong working relationships in a hybrid remote and (bicoastal) multi-office team environment
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Outlook, and Excel, etc.)
- Proactive
- Impeccable with deadlines
- Team-minded
- An effective communicator
- Comfortable asking questions
- Comfortable frequently emailing and calling coworkers, clients, court staff, vendors
- Successful at both independent work and collaborative team work
- Able to work overtime on occasion as needed to finish time-sensitive assignments
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Solid understanding of civil litigation processes, including state and federal deadlines and rules
- Experience using PACER and e-filing court systems
- Experience using Westlaw (or other legal research software)
- Bluebooking skills
- Experience with time tracking/legal billing
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution after 12 months
- Onsite Fitness Center
Company Overview
About Tycko & Zavareei LLP Tycko & Zavareei, founded by Jonathan Tycko and Hassan Zavareei in 2002, is a private law firm consisting of the nation’s top attorneys serving the public interest. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.tzlegal.com.