Litigation/Real Estate Paralegal

HR at Kaufman & Canoles•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•$55,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach location. The role supports litigation matters with a focus that includes real estate-related documents and title curative litigation. The paralegal prepares and manages legal documents and case files, supports discovery and trial preparation, tracks deadlines, and communicates with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. The position includes a goal of billing 1,400 hours per year for client matters and collecting client fees equal to two-and-one-half times annual compensation.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in civil litigation or real estate is preferred.
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe and Nuance.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent grammar and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
Experience with federal court filings and systems, including PACER and ECF, and state court filings and systems, including VJEFS and OCRA, is preferred.
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and the Supreme Court of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure is preferred.
Background reviewing surveys, deeds, and other land instruments is desirable.
Experience with title curative litigation is beneficial.
Proficiency with case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare pleadings, including complaints, answers, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
Analyze loan files, title reports, plats, surveys, and other real estate-related documents.
Trace heirs and conduct other genealogical investigations.
Research party identity and location and conduct asset searches.
Organize and manage case files, including electronic files.
Create trial notebooks and draft deposition summaries.
Organize and review discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege.
Obtain process service and assist with issuing summonses and writs.
Edit and format briefs and memoranda.
Manage the docket of deadlines and case priorities.
Manage document storage, production, and electronic discovery processes.
Communicate professionally with clients and court personnel on a daily basis.
Attend weekly meetings as needed and update attorneys and clients on active case status.
File and record documents with courts.
Maintain accurate records of communications, expenses, and case documents.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily billable-hour records, with a goal of billing 1,400 hours per year for client matters and collecting client fees equal to two-and-one-half times annual compensation.