Paralegal

Established (110+ years) Premier Plaintiff Firm Seeking Litigation Paralegal in Richmond An established Virginia-based law firm with over 110 years in practice is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience in Virginia's General District Courts and Circuit Courts to join their team in Richmond. This role supports attorneys handling plaintiff personal injury cases that proceed to litigation and trial.Litigation experience is the priority; candidates with strong trial experience from plaintiff or defense backgrounds (including family law) will be consideredOffer:Salary range: $55,000-$70,000 annually depending on experience (up to mid-70s for exceptional candidates with strong trial background)Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) optionsLife, AD&D, and disability insuranceEmployee assistance program and referral programPaid time off (18 days PTO, 29 total days off per year)11 paid holidays annuallyPotential for overtime, paid biweeklyFully vested 401(k) match from day onePaperless office with fully cloud-based systemsQualifications:Approximately 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or litigation legal assistantExperience with Virginia's General District Courts and Circuit CourtsExperience in plaintiff personal injury litigation strongly preferredProficiency with case management software (Filevine or similar preferred)Experience 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 requiredResponsibilities:Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, and trial preparationDraft, file, and serve pleadings, discovery responses, and motions with Virginia courtsOrganize, summarize, and maintain case documents electronicallyCoordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counselPrepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness materials for hearings and trials