Senior Litigation and Regulatory Paralegal

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Senior Litigation & Regulatory Paralegal - Washington, DC

$100-140k

Position Overview

An elite, global law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join its dispute resolution practice. This role will oversee complex regulatory proceedings, international dispute resolution, and high-stakes cross-border litigation. 

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Case Leadership: Managing all administrative and operational phases of large-scale regulatory proceedings, international arbitrations, and federal litigation from pre-filing through trial/hearing.

• Regulatory & Court Filings: Handling complex filings and procedure before specialized federal regulatory agencies, federal district courts, and federal appellate courts.

• International Arbitration Practice: Supporting investor-state and commercial arbitration matters before major international arbitration institutions.

• Document & Data Management: Maintaining strict confidentiality standards across complex electronic and hard-copy case materials; overseeing database structure via modern e-discovery tools.

• Citation & Brief Prep: Conducting thorough legal and factual cite-checking, Shepardizing, and applying Bluebook standard citation formatting to briefs and submissions.

• Trial & Hearing Logistics: Assisting attorneys with witness prep, deposition preparation, exhibit management, and live trial/hearing support.

• Team Supervision: Directing the work of project assistants, junior litigation staff, and temporary document review teams.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicating effectively across internal attorney teams, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and corporate clients under strict deadlines.

Technical & Software Requirements

• Deep familiarity with federal court electronic filing systems (PACER / ECF).

• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard litigation support and trial presentation software.

• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) with a strong academic background.

• Experience: 4+ years of paralegal experience within a reputable mid-to-large law firm environment, with direct experience supporting active trials, administrative hearings, or major arbitrations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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