Job description
Litigation 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 updates
Case & 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 firm
Team 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
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing competing priorities
What We offer:
- 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
- Hybrid work environment
About Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a successful, fast-growing, veteran-owned law firm with more than 70 outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing 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 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.
