Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a team focused on business and individual clients with a variety of needs. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in repr…
Skills: Commercial Litigation, Trial Preparation, Discovery, Legal Drafting, Legal Research
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$65k–$75k/yr
Full-time
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
Posted 10d ago
Apply by Sep 16
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves providing litigation and business support for a nationwide client base of individuals and businesses. Key duties include trial preparation, discovery, and leveraging AI tools for document review and legal research.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3-5 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience and demonstrated skill in drafting legal documents. Proficiency with AI-powered legal technology and strong organizational abilities are essential.
Full job description
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a team focused on business and individual clients with a variety of needs. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in representing individuals and businesses with a nationwide client base. Daily work includes litigation and business support.
We are looking for someone who knows what it takes to solve problems and learn new areas of law. This team serves as our clients' go-to resource for a variety of problems. The ideal candidate brings trial preparation and discovery experience, drafts with precision, and operates with the kind of professional judgment that earns the trust of attorneys and clients alike. DBL offers a collaborative, high-performance environment where skilled paralegals are valued contributors.
As the legal industry continues to evolve, we expect our paralegals to understand and thoughtfully leverage artificial intelligence tools in their daily work. The ideal candidate is comfortable using AI-powered platforms for tasks such as document review, legal research, discovery, drafting, and case organization, while exercising the critical judgment needed to verify outputs, safeguard client confidentiality, and uphold ethical and professional standards. A willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate them responsibly into legal workflows is essential.
About Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig DBL is a veteran-owned law firm with more than 65 outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing clients in national and international legal matters. Our firm offers a depth of knowledge without sacrificing the high-touch service our clients demand. Our attorneys hail from the most respected law schools, "big law," and a variety of diverse backgrounds. In addition to former military, government agency, and corporate experience, the partners at DBL average more than twenty years of high-level relevant legal experience. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is recognized as a prestigious leading law firm in the U.S. by Chambers and Partners, a legal directory that ranks firms based on independent research.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3–5 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department setting.
Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, and other litigation documents.
Strong legal research, drafting, and writing skills.
Advanced organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple active matters, track deadlines, take ownership of work product, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with, or demonstrated aptitude for, AI-powered legal technology tools, with sound judgment about when and how to use them responsibly.
Benefits:
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD coverage
Retirement: 401(K) with firm matching
Time Off: PTO plus paid holidays
Flexibility: Hybrid schedules
Salary Range: $65k-$75k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We also participate in E-Verify. DBL offers a rewarding and balanced work environment that provides a genuine opportunity to advance and grow professionally.
Doing Better Law a veteran-owned for business everywhere.
Industry
Law Practice
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Vienna, VA
LinkedIn followers
3,027
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran-owned global law firm with outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing clients in as general corporate counsel in business, intellectual property, government contracts, regulatory, employment, business transactions and disputes, with more than 70 lawyers across the US and around the globe.
Offices: 8300 Boone Blvd, Suite 550, Vienna, VA 22182, US · 211 Church St SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, US · 400 7th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, US · 9011 Arboretum Pkwy, Suite 390, Richmond, Virginia 23236, US · 1509 Gilpin Ave, Suite 2, Wilmington, Delaware 19806, US
Doing Better Law a veteran-owned for business everywhere.
Industry
Law Practice
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Vienna, VA
LinkedIn followers
3,027
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran-owned global law firm with outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing clients in as general corporate counsel in business, intellectual property, government contracts, regulatory, employment, business transactions and disputes, with more than 70 lawyers across the US and around the globe.
Offices: 8300 Boone Blvd, Suite 550, Vienna, VA 22182, US · 211 Church St SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, US · 400 7th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, US · 9011 Arboretum Pkwy, Suite 390, Richmond, Virginia 23236, US · 1509 Gilpin Ave, Suite 2, Wilmington, Delaware 19806, US
