Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Salary base range: $70,000+ based on experience
Position details: Full-time, hybrid in-person/remote work
Intro:
Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C., a leading employment law firm, is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Senior Paralegal to join our team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with 5+ years of law-firm experience who is eager to contribute to client service, day-to-day litigation support, and strong team coordination. The Senior Paralegal manages casework from intake through filing; supports discovery; communicates with clients; assists with collections; and helps maintain the firm calendar, deadlines, and file organization.
Who are we?
We are a mid-size plaintiff-side employment litigation firm, and one of the largest in the Washington, DC-area, that primarily represents private and public sector employees in plaintiff-side litigation. Founded over 26 years ago, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine, Top Ten Leaders Group, and Newsweek Magazine consistently recognize our lawyers as among the top employment attorneys in DC.
Job Duties:
· Meet with attorneys and clients to discuss assigned cases, projects, and next steps.
· Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, filings, summons/civil cover sheets, demand letters, and client affidavits.
· Assist with discovery, including preparing responses and coordinating collection of client information and documents.
· File motions and pleadings in accordance with court and administrative forum procedures.
· Coordinate litigation logistics and maintain the firm-wide calendar and deadlines (including court reporters, depositions, and service vendors).
· Support client communication by scheduling calls and requesting/tracking information and documents.
· Organize and maintain case files in Box (cloud-based file storage and management system).
· Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include creating trial binders and attending trials and hearings.
· Assist with attorney’s fees calculations and preparation of fee petitions.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for paralegal workflow, coordinating requests and coverage across matters.
· Assign and track paralegal tasks to support attorney priorities and timely completion.
· Oversee day-to-day collections workflow, including tracking, follow-up, and escalation to attorneys as needed.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear and professional client-facing communication.
· Expert level knowledge of filing requirements for state/federal courts and administrative forums (e.g., EEOC, MSPB).
· Expert level knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and court pleadings.
· Legal research skills (Westlaw).
· Professional, service-oriented approach with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
· Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe.
Preferred Experience:· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred.
· Related experience at a similar size law firm preferred.
· Experience mentoring/training junior staff preferred.
Physical Requirements:· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Ability to work in-person, with telework flexibility as permitted.
Compensation and opportunities for growth:
· We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.