A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Established (100+ Years) Plaintiff Firm Seeking Senior Litigation Paralegal in Richmond, VAAn established Virginia-based firm with over 100 years in practice is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5-7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience in Virginia's General District and Circuit Courts to join their team in Richmond, VA. This role supports attorneys handling plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through litigation and trial. Litigation experience is the priority, and candidates with strong trial backgrounds from plaintiff or defense practice, including family law, will also be considered.
Offer:
Salary range $65,000-$80,000+ annually depending on experience, with additional room for exceptional candidates with strong trial backgroundsComprehensive benefits package including 401k with employer match, health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account and flexible spending account optionsLife, AD&D, and disability insuranceEmployee assistance program and referral programPaid time off including 18 days PTO and 29 total days off per year11 paid holidays annuallyPotential for overtime, paid biweeklyFully vested 401k match from day onePaperless office with fully cloud-based systems
Qualifications:
Approximately 5-7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegalExtensive experience with Virginia's General District Courts and Circuit CourtsExperience in plaintiff personal injury litigation strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to manage a full caseload independently with minimal supervisionProficiency with case management software such as Filevine or similar platformsSkilled in drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and organizing trial materialsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlinesParalegal certificate or associate degree preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
Leads case management across all phases of litigation including intake, discovery, and trial preparationDrafts, files, and serves pleadings, discovery responses, and motions with Virginia courtsOrganizes, summarizes, and maintains case documents electronicallyCoordinates with clients, experts, and opposing counselPrepares trial binders, exhibits, and witness materials for hearings and trialsMentors junior paralegals and supports workflow across the litigation teamEnsures deadlines are met and cases move efficiently through the litigation process
