Litigation Manager

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.

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