Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal: Criminal, Civil Rights & Appellate Focus

Position Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and mission-aligned Paralegal, with interest in Fact Investigations & Case Analyses to support our criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate practice. This hybrid role blends document analysis, investigative research, and litigation support – with a significant focus on obtaining, organizing, and reviewing police reports, body worn camera footage, and other discovery.
We especially welcome candidates with law enforcement or investigative backgrounds who are interested in applying their skills toward truth-seeking, justice, and systemic accountability.

Transcript Review & Summary (20–25%)

• Read and analyze depositions, reports, and trial transcripts
• Flag critical testimony, evidentiary issues, and inconsistencies
• Create structured summaries, issue indexes, and cross-referenced excerpts
• Collaborate with attorneys on factual development of legal claims

Document Analysis & Organization (Discovery)

• Organize discovery, public records, and exhibits by witness, issue, or chronology
• Review case materials to detect missing discovery or contradictions
• Develop timelines and internal memos to support litigation
• Follow up with Clients on pending and outstanding discovery

Investigative Research & Public Records

• Request and track FOIA/public records and agency-level data
• Investigate witness backgrounds and historical or institutional misconduct
• Build factual narratives and assist in timeline/event reconstruction

Case Support & Tracking

• Maintain logs of documents, requests, and deadlines
• Support preparation of trial binders, exhibits, and appellate records
• Track outstanding subpoenas, filings, and key responses

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong summarization and analytical skills
• Comfort reading long legal documents (transcripts, depositions, etc.)
• High attention to detail and ability to spot gaps or inconsistencies
• Interest in criminal law, civil rights, and justice reform
• Basic comfort with spreadsheets or document management software

Type of Backgrounds:

• Paralegal/legal assistant experience (especially in defense or civil rights)
• Journalism, public policy, or document-heavy research work
• Familiarity with FOIA or government records
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Law enforcement or criminal investigation

We’re Especially Interested In Those Who:

• Are transitioning from law enforcement with a passion for systemic justice
• Can synthesize complex case materials into actionable insights
• Thrive behind the scenes reading, organizing, and investigating
• Are mission-driven and meticulous.

Experience in the legal profession (4 years) preferable but not required. Experience can be substituted with Paralegal Certification and/or Paralegal Studies degree.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary for legal assistant position;
• Generally observed paid holidays;
• Paid annual leave (10 days per year);
• Paid personal time for medical reasons (40 hours);
• Eligibility for 401K Plan;
• Paid covered parking or MetroRail/Transit;
• Gym membership in office building;
• Potential consideration for flexibility with periodic virtual work arrangements.

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