We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of Virginia’s legal procedures and court systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas specific to Virginia courts.
- Manage case calendars, ensuring all deadlines and filings comply with Virginia’s procedural rules.
- Conduct legal research and compile relevant Virginia statutes, case law, and regulations.
- Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and discovery materials.
- Liaise with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to facilitate case development and information gathering.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and coordinating logistics for Virginia state and federal courts.
- Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Proficiency in legal research tools, LexisNexis preferred.
- Experience using case management software to organize and track litigation matters (PracticeMaster preferred).
- Familiarity with e-filing systems specific to Virginia state and federal courts.
- Strong understanding of court procedures and filing requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Paralegal certification or equivalent educational background preferred.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional legal support, we’d love to hear from you. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. The firm provides a highly competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, short term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance & PTO leave. This is a full-time, in-office position.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we maintain a drug-free workplace.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter here. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm.