About the job
The Firm
Robbins Law Group, PLLC is a boutique construction-focused law firm representing contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers in complex commercial construction, government contracting, and civil litigation matters throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We combine high-value legal strategy with an agile, collaborative culture—empowering our team to think critically, innovate, and deliver results.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-execution Contract Paralegal to provide immediate, hands-on litigation support for an upcoming commercial construction trial running through October 2026 (with potential extension or temp-to-hire consideration).
This position is tailored for a litigation paralegal who thrives in deep pre-trial mechanics, exhibit curation, and complex file architecture. Working under direct oversight from Trial Counsel, you will own critical operational workflows independently while collaborating under counsel direction specific to this large case. Based in our Arlington office for close collaboration. Construction law or complex commercial litigation experience is a strong plus.
Schedule: Part-Time to Full-Time
(Est. 15–20 hours/week initially; ramping up to 35–40 hours/week during peak trial prep through October)
Key Responsibilities:
Primary & Owned Responsibilities:
· Maintain and rigorously organize electronic case files and exhibits using strict firm naming conventions across chronological, topical, and witness-based folder structures.
· Prepare and quality-check deposition and trial exhibits for formatting, completeness, attachments, readability, proper sizing, Bates labeling, and production status.
· Prepare, maintain, and update witness folders, master exhibit lists, preliminary witness-exhibit matrices, and trial binders.
· Utilize firm practice management and document repositories to ensure seamless file organization and docket/calendar compliance.
Collaborative & Directed Responsibilities (Working alongside Trial Team):
· As directed, review, synthesize, and consolidate litigation materials into master reference outlines for attorney review; update master, witness-specific, and topic-based outlines.
· Conduct targeted document reviews and deposition-transcript analyses.
· Assist with preparing portions of the pretrial statement and supporting trial submissions under attorney direction.
· Assist attorneys with broader construction law and litigation matters as needed under direct oversight from Senior Paralegal, including mechanics' lien filings, document drafting, research, and routine case support.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on litigation paralegal experience, with direct involvement in pre-trial preparation and trial exhibit management. Construction law or complex civil litigation background is a strong plus.
- Building and formatting high-impact PowerPoint presentations and visual exhibit decks for opening arguments, trial hearings, or mediations.
- Deep familiarity with Bates numbering, transcript indexing, exhibit matrix preparation, and rigorous quality control standards
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- High attention to detail and reliability
- Comfort working independently and taking ownership
- Strong technical aptitude and comfort learning new systems
- Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Clio, NetDocuments, Everlaw or similar platforms
If you see yourself in this job description but don’t feel like you meet every single criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway! We just ask that you have solid experience with trial preparation since this role is heavily dependent on that. We take a holistic approach to hiring and look for individuals who best align with our team and goals.
How to Apply
We are looking to fill this role immediately. Please submit your resume along with a brief outline of your trial preparation experience and immediate availability.
Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- We are looking to fill this role urgently. Are you available to start immediately? What is your precise availability date?
- Do you have direct experience supporting litigation attorneys through intensive trial preparation? If so, please briefly detail your specific role(s), responsibilities, and how your experience aligns with a trial-heavy case.
- Are you experienced in building and formatting dynamic PowerPoint presentations or visual exhibits for opening arguments, depositions, or mediation decks?
- Are you able to work on-site in our Arlington, VA office?
- Which of the following platforms do you have experience using? (Clio Manage / NetDocuments / Everlaw / Microsoft 365 / Other). Please detail.
Work Location: In person
