Litigation Paralegal
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jones Networking is recruiting for a Litigation Paralegal to join a well known, growing Law Firm in Chesapeake, VA. The Firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, 401K match and PTO.
Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal:
- Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State.
- Conduct factual research, and legal research and assemble for attorney use.
- Prepare documents, as directed by attorneys, to assist in the compilation of work product and other such tasks, such as assembling notebooks, preparing correspondence, drafting, proofing or editing reports to clients, drafting and maintaining document indices, preparing witness binders, abstracts, spreadsheets, trial exhibits and preparing, proofing or editing appendices for briefs.
- Communicate with clients, government agencies or officials, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information and communicate findings to attorneys.
- Apply knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and activities to tasks. Apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pretrial, through discovery, through trial preparation and appeal.
- Utilize and have sufficient competency in the various computerized litigation support software applications to manage all phases of electronic document collection, review, production and retention.
Requirements of the Litigation Paralegal:
- Associates Degree is required, Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
- Must have VA personal injury litigation experience.
- Must be well-organized with good analytical skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Ability to write well and in an analytical manner and ability to persuade.
- Ability to interface independently with clients.
- Ability to multitask.
Salary and Benefits of the Litigation Paralegal:
- Competitive Salary.
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits packages.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- 50,000 Life Insurance Policy.
- Short Term & Long Term Disability.
- Flex Days & PTO.