Litigation/Real Estate Paralegal

Kaufman & Canoles • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach location. The role supports litigation and real estate matters by preparing legal documents, managing case files and deadlines, conducting research, organizing discovery, coordinating filings and process service, and communicating with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. The position requires accurate recordkeeping and detailed daily billable-hour records. Annual goals are to bill 1,400 hours for client matters and collect 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.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with 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

• Experience with federal court filings and systems, including PACER and ECF, and state court filings and systems, including VJEFS and OCRA.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and the Supreme Court of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Background reviewing surveys, deeds, and other land instruments.
• Experience with title curative litigation.
• Proficiency with case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, including complaints, answers, motions, and discovery, as well as 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 docketed deadlines and case priorities.
• Manage document storage and production and handle 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.
• Meet the annual goals of billing 1,400 hours for client matters and collecting client fees equal to two-and-one-half times annual compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed