Paralegal

C&M Legal is partnering with a public sector client in the DC Metro area to support their search for experienced, a Paralegal! This role will support one of their projects on a contract basis, with a potential conversion to a permanent member of their team.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze case materials.
• Organize, maintain, and index case files; assist with document collection, privilege review, database searches, and other litigation support activities.
• Prepare, proofread, and revise legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and case summaries.
• Maintain case tracking spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel to monitor deadlines, discovery, and case-related information.
• Compile, organize, and summarize documents and evidence for use in discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Prepare deposition and transcript summaries, maintain case files, conduct legal research, and assist with all phases of document discovery, including tracking and organizing documents produced and received.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, reviewing and preparing documents, applying Bates numbering, conducting legal research, and retrieving records using Concordance and Summation.
• Provide trial and deposition support by maintaining exhibit lists, managing trial notebooks, tracking exhibits, and ensuring attorneys have timely access to case materials.
• Utilize litigation support and eDiscovery applications, including Relativity, CaseMap, Sanction, and OnCue, to assist with document review, electronic evidence management, and discovery production.

Interested - but maybe don't tick every box? Feel encouraged to apply - this role values the right culture 'fit' for the team. We want to speak with you!

This is a long-term contract position - with a high likelihood of extension and/or contract-to-hire for the right fit!