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Paralegal jobs in Washington, DC
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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Job Title: Discovery Paralegal Location: Washington, DC (5 days onsite) Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Job Type: Direct Hire Top Skills Active Top Secret Clearance with SSBI. Two years of paralegal experience Two…
Litigation Paralegal Kiernan Trebach LLP | Washingon, DC _____________________________________________________________________ About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow a…
fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace. Position Summary Price Benowitz LLP is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support one of our Family Law attorneys in our Washington, DC office. This positio…
$43.77 per hour
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant II - OVW Position Description CGI Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), DOJ, Washington, DC. As part of our team, you'll perfo…
$30 - $39 per hour
Modern Family Law , a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our Seattle, WA office. Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in…
$65.93k - $82.31k
our own talented staff, with over 1 million pro bono hours billed to our cases and matters over the past decade. Job Title : Paralegal (2 positions) Location : Washington, DC Job Type : Full-Time Union Affiliation : Unio…
$18 - $40 per hour
Positions: Support legal research effort, discovery, trial preparation, etc. and present your findings to a team of busy professionals. ~ Paralegal: Responsibilities include managing large cases, coordinating deadlines,…
A growing global law firm is seeking seasoned legal administrative professionals for multiple openings in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. As a Legal Executive Assistant, you will be providing executive-level support…
$110k - $170k
As the ITC Litigation Specialist with this esteemed global law firm’s busy IP litigation practice group, you will provide elite support to a team of dynamic and dedicated attorneys. This firm is looking for a hardworking…
FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demon…
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What paralegals earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $66k–$88k |
| Senior | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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