Litigation Manager
29 days ago
Leesburg
Job DescriptionLitigation Manager Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig | Leesburg, VA (relocating to Ashburn/Herndon area within one year) Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking an experienced Litigation Manager who combines strong legal knowledge with leadership ability and process improvement skills. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to maintaining professional, organized, and efficient practices. You'll play a key role in supporting our litigation department while having the flexibility to contribute across other practice areas as needed. Key Responsibilities: Litigation Support • Draft and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, depositions, exhibits, and motions under attorney guidance, • Conduct legal research and summarize legal documents to support case preparation, • Assist in preparing trial materials and provide support during trial proceedings, including document organization and logistics management, • Communicate with clients to gather information and provide case updatesCase & Office Management, • Organize and manage case files, deadlines, and attorney calendars, • Manage confidential client files from opening to closing, • Organize, enter, and cross-reference documents in case management databases, • Coordinate internal meetings, vendor relationships, and general office operations, • Provide executive-level support to partners and attorneys across the firm, • Manage confidential client files from opening to closing, • Organize, enter, and cross-reference documents in case management databases, • Coordinate internal meetings, vendor relationships, and general office operations, • Provide executive-level support to partners and attorneys across the firmTeam Management & Development, • Supervise and mentor litigation staff over multiple locations, • Provide guidance on legal issues and professional development, • Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing., • Create and update litigation processes, procedures, and best practices. Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited program, • Minimum 5 years of paralegal litigation experience, • Proficiency in legal research, document management, and case management software, • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, • Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, and LTD, • 401(k) with employer matching, • Generous paid time off, including your birthday, • 10 paid holidays annually Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We also participate in E-Verify. The firm operates in a hybrid work environment. DBL offers a rewarding work environment that provides an opportunity to advance and grow. Powered by JazzHR sSgBquf4nk