Litigation Paralegal, Washington DC Regional Office

• Edit, cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, assemble, serve, and file legal documents in accordance with relevant court, agency, and case-specific requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with court rules and procedures relevant to the office’s work.
• Perform and coordinate case management tasks, including: maintaining case files; preparing retainers, litigation holds, and conflict checks; ensuring compliance with litigation holds, protective orders, and e-discovery requirements; and tracking and computing deadlines.
• Assist in case development as requested, including conducting interviews.
• Research, organize, and analyze legal and factual information and technical data; generate literature reviews, notes, memoranda, and summaries; develop tables, graphics, and other visual aids.
• Support all aspects of discovery, including conducting document review, communicating with other parties regarding productions, and preparing deposition summaries and/or requests for and responses to discovery, etc.
• Support all aspects of administrative record and FOIA reviews, including as appropriate document review, preparing summaries, and communicating with agency staff regarding the production.
• Coordinate logistics for trials, administrative hearings, or other proceedings.
• Participate in conference calls and meetings and communicate with clients, courts, experts, and other parties, as part of regular or assigned responsibilities or as approved by attorneys.
• Engage in advocacy and community outreach efforts. Help steward and develop relationships with community partners and clients.
• Draft basic procedural pleadings, including motions, status reports, and similar filings. Draft other program-related documents, including comment letters, FOIA and public records requests, FOIA appeals, and other documents as requested by attorneys. 
• Track and report agency activities, scientific developments, news, and docket updates related to the office’s practice.
• Retrieve legal documents from agencies, libraries, and internet sources.
• Maintain court-specific information, including filing checklists; collaborate with other litigation staff across the organization as needed to improve litigation support for the office and Earthjustice generally.
• Maintain litigation calendars and schedule meetings and other work-related activities on request from attorneys and other program staff.

• Conduct new employee training and orientation for litigation assistants and paralegals.
• Partner with the Managing Attorney and/or other staff to evolve the effectiveness of litigation support and institute and implement best practices in the face of changing technology, norms, and rules.
• Assist paralegals and litigation assistants in career advancement by identifying and encouraging appropriate training and professional development opportunities and creating development plans. 
• Advance a learning culture by acting as an informal mentor or advisor to less experienced litigation support personnel. 
• Help ensure the advancement of Earthjustice’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive work environment for the team and model respectful and inclusive behavior. 
• Communicate regularly with the team and encourage staff to raise concerns and to provide ongoing feedback.
• Facilitate staff engagement with one another to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration. Create or identify strategic opportunities for team building.
• Other tasks as assigned and as needed.

• 3+ years of experience in a related litigation position.
• College degree is a plus.
• Paralegal certification is strongly preferred.
• Expert user of software and other technology used to support litigation and program work, including Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and PACER/ECF.
• In-depth understanding of legal practice relevant to our work, including the rules and procedures in federal courts.
• Ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and complete tasks.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex information.
• Ability to handle a varied workload and prioritize as needed.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• High level of emotional intelligence including self-motivation, self-awareness, empathy, ability to give and receive feedback, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with environmental and social justice issues preferred.
• Passion for Earthjustice’s mission.

• 1-2 page resume.
• 1-2 page cover letter that includes confirmation you can work a hybrid schedule from our Washington, D.C., office. 

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.