Civil Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking an 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.

The ideal candidate will have the proven ability to:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will offer a strong combination of the following qualifications:

• Minimum 3 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.
• Microsoft Office/ Teams proficiency 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.