Litigation Paralegal

Are you at your best when deadlines are tight, calendars are packed, and cases keep moving without a single loose end?

Can you glide from drafting pleadings to coordinating experts to prepping trial binders, and still bring warmth to every client call?

Do you love teaming up with high-performing attorneys, and speaking up when approvals and signatures need to happen now?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

 

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The Jaklitsch Law Group is a nationally acclaimed personal injury firm in Upper Marlboro, MD, founded on family principles and known for its fast-paced, client-centered approach. Our culture blends high standards with a supportive atmosphere where team members are expected to grow and succeed.

Our work environment is lively and supportive, with regular social events and wellness programs that bring the team together. We reward hard work with fully paid international trips to destinations like Paris, China, Thailand, and Peru. The office itself offers a modern and relaxed atmosphere, paired with flexible working hours, growth opportunities, and bonus potential. We also provide on-the-job training and professional development assistance to help our team members continue to grow in their careers.

We’re hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support a senior trial attorney and ensure cases progress smoothly from filing through trial and dispersals. You’ll work alongside a seasoned paralegal team handling 20–30 active Circuit Court cases, with exposure to matters in Maryland, D.C., and federal court. This role is best suited for someone independent, proactive, and comfortable managing high expectations while keeping attorneys on track.

What you’ll do:

• Case Documentation and Drafting: Drafting, reviewing, and amending pleadings, discovery documents, and motions while preparing and organizing evidence, exhibits, and trial binders for hearings and court proceedings. Supporting attorneys with pre-trial documents such as witness lists, jury instructions, and proposed orders.
• Discovery and Evidence Management: Managing the discovery process by propounding and answering discovery, coordinating IMEs, working with experts, issuing subpoenas, and handling records requests. Organizing and summarizing medical records and evidence to support case development and trial readiness.
• Docket and Court Preparation: Tracking deadlines, hearings, mediations, and trial dates with precision while coordinating depositions, witness preparation, and trial logistics to ensure comprehensive support throughout the litigation process.
• Client Support and Communication: Preparing clients for depositions and trials, maintaining consistent communication to keep them updated on case progress, and gathering required documents to ensure they are well-prepared and informed.
• Administrative and Operational Support: Maintaining organized digital and physical case files, assisting with post-trial dispersals and settlement documentation, and supporting office operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling clerical tasks as needed.

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience: Litigation paralegal background preferred with hands-on work in Maryland, D.C., or federal matters (at least one forum required)
• Ownership: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume docket independently
• Communication: Clear and professional with attorneys, clients, experts, and the courts
• Personality: Team player who thrives under pressure and can “manage up” by ensuring attorneys sign off and act quickly
• Tech skills: Comfortable with law firm software for calendaring, e-filing, and document management
• Growth mindset: Quick learner, adaptable, and eager to take on responsibility     

Why you should work here: 

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to meaningful outcomes for clients facing serious injuries
• Be Part of Legal Innovation: Join a supportive, high-performing group that values initiative and accountability
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to learn across multiple court systems and from senior trial attorneys

Additional perks:

• Salary: $45,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience (exceptional candidates may be considered up to $90,000)

Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with strong employer match
• Paid time off starting at two weeks, plus paid sick time and increases with tenure
• Professional development assistance and on-the-job training
• Annual fully paid international firm trip
• Flexible schedule and occasional work-from-home days

Join us at Jaklitsch Law Group

If you thrive in litigation and want to be part of a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and client care, this is the role for you. Bring your judgment, urgency, and dedication. We’ll provide the platform, the training, and the opportunities to make a lasting impact.