Job Title: Paralegal
Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Location: Alexandria, VA (5 days/week Onsite)

Overview
The Paralegal supports attorneys by performing substantive legal work under supervision. This role is integral to case planning, development, and management — conducting legal research, interviewing clients, gathering facts, and retrieving information critical to each matter. The Paralegal drafts and analyzes legal documents, compiles and applies technical information, and provides well-reasoned recommendations to attorneys. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Core Responsibilities
Litigation & Case Support

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, interrogatories, and affidavits
• Prepare first drafts of legal documents — substantive drafting, not formatting
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, witness binders, and table of  contents/authorities (TOC/TOA)
• Compile and organize trial notebooks and coordinate scheduling of witnesses
• Prepare summaries of depositions, court transcripts, and witness testimony
• Assist with locating, contacting, and evaluating witnesses; draft witness declarations
• Support attorneys with witness issues, exhibits, and note-taking at trial

Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal research including statutory and case law using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent platforms
• Summarize research findings with relevance and precision
• Draft research memoranda, proposed orders, and other analytical documents
• Analyze records and case files; make reasoned recommendations to attorneys regarding file disposition

Discovery & Document Management

• Manage discovery workflows, document review, and production
• Maintain organized and retrievable case files and document management systems
• Operate eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull, or equivalent)
• Coordinate document execution, retention, and chain-of-custody compliance

Procedural & Filing Compliance

• Track and manage filing deadlines, service requirements, and procedural timelines
• Understand and apply civil procedure rules at both state and federal levels
• Prepare and submit filings via e-filing systems (PACER, state portals)
• Prevent missed deadlines and identify compliance risks proactively

Drafting Quality & Communication

• Write clearly, concisely, and correctly — adapting tone for court, client, or internal use
• Catch inconsistencies before attorneys do; ensure formatting and structure meet legal standards
• Communicate professionally and collaborate seamlessly across practice groups and offices
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion

Technology & Systems

• Legal research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase
• Case & document management systems
• E-filing: PACER, state court portals
• Advanced MS Office Suite: Word (redlining, TOC, track changes), Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• eDiscovery platforms: Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull, or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred. Equivalent work experience in a litigation setting will be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of substantive paralegal experience, preferably in a litigation or trial practice environment
• Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision
• Strong legal research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Word skills including redlining, TOC, and track changes
• Hands-on experience with e-filing systems in state and federal courts (PACER and state portals)
• Familiarity with case and document management systems; eDiscovery platform experience is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, attorney-ready work product
• Superior organizational and time management abilities; capable of managing multiple deadlines without supervision
• High attention to detail with a track record of catching errors before they reach attorneys or courts
• Sound professional judgment, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and attorney-client privilege

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70000.00/Yearly.