Litigation Paralegal
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What you'll do
- Take ownership of case calendars and ensure all court deadlines are tracked and met
- Electronically file documents in both federal and state courts under attorney supervision
- Conduct online research
- Draft pleadings, notices, and motions
- Request and summarize medical records
- Prepare medical chronologies for attorney review
What they're looking for
- At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm
- Case preparation from beginning to end
- Understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle (especially written discovery and expert discovery)
- Knowledge of Virginia state and federal court procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Well-developed critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented, producing neat and accurate work product
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to conduct research as needed using various research tools
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs
Nice to have
- 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate (work experience may be substituted for education)
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Full description from employer
Overview
Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist attorneys in our Richmond office.
A Day in the Life
The ideal candidate will take ownership of case calendars and ensure all court deadlines are tracked and met. Responsibilities include electronically filing documents in both federal and state courts under attorney supervision, conducting online research, and drafting pleadings, notices, and motions. Additionally, you will request and summarize medical records and prepare medical chronologies for attorney review.
We Know You
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle (especially written discovery and expert discovery) and knowledge of Virginia state and federal court procedures. You possess strong organizational skills along with well-developed critical thinking skills. You are detail oriented, producing neat and accurate work product, all while maintaining the ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities. You proactively resolve issues and know how to be a true team player.
- 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education.
- Ability to conduct research as needed using various research tools.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
Who We Are
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.
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