Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal/Senior Paralegal

Hybrid Position (4 days on-site in Tysons, VA)

Reporting To: Executive Director

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Position Overview

Fluet is seeking a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal with extensive case management experience to provide high-level support to attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, proactive professional with exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills who can effectively manage complex matters across federal and state courts and government agencies in a fast-paced legal environment. Fluet is a premier, boutique law firm in Tysons, VA that provides robust legal services to the national security, aerospace, defense, and intelligence sectors.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including document collection, discovery, trial preparation, and filings.
• Draft, proofread, and cite-check pleadings, motions, and briefs for accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Conduct legal research and verify authorities using Bluebook citation standards.
• Shepardize and validate case law, statutes, and regulations to ensure accuracy of legal citations.
• Prepare and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for complex filings.
• Assist with fact development, deposition preparation, and trial exhibit organization.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including on-site trial assistance when necessary.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel regarding case scheduling and logistics.
• Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines using litigation management software.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal administrative staff, and serve as a resource on litigation and trial matters to the lawyers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support attorneys and Firm operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate required.
• 4+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements at federal and state levels.
• Proficiency with legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, GoldFynch, Reveal).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, and case management software (e.g., Clio, Filevine, NetDocuments, or similar).
• Corporate experience is a plus.

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