Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Pllc•Richmond, VA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a team focused on business and individual clients with a variety of needs. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in representing individuals and businesses with a nationwide client base. Daily work includes litigation and business support. We are looking for someone who knows what it takes to solve problems and learn new areas of law. This team serves as our clients' go-to resource for a variety of problems. The ideal candidate brings trial preparation and discovery experience, drafts with precision, and operates with the kind of professional judgment that earns the trust of attorneys and clients alike. DBL offers a collaborative, high-performance environment where skilled paralegals are valued contributors. As the legal industry continues to evolve, we expect our paralegals to understand and thoughtfully leverage artificial intelligence tools in their daily work. The ideal candidate is comfortable using AI-powered platforms for tasks such as document review, legal research, discovery, drafting, and case organization, while exercising the critical judgment needed to verify outputs, safeguard client confidentiality, and uphold ethical and professional standards. A willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate them responsibly into legal workflows is essential.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department setting
Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, and other litigation documents
Strong legal research, drafting, and writing skills
Advanced organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency with, or demonstrated aptitude for, AI-powered legal technology tools, with sound judgment about when and how to use them responsibly

Nice To Haves

Ability to solve problems and learn new areas of law
Professional judgment that earns the trust of attorneys and clients
Willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate them responsibly into legal workflows

Responsibilities

Litigation and business support
Trial preparation
Discovery
Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, and other litigation documents
Legal research
Leveraging artificial intelligence tools for document review, legal research, discovery, drafting, and case organization
Managing multiple active matters
Tracking deadlines
Taking ownership of work product
Collaborating effectively in a team environment