Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal to support attorneys in its Richmond office. The role involves managing case calendars and court deadlines, electronically filing documents in federal and state courts under attorney supervision, conducting online research, drafting pleadings, notices, and motions, and requesting and summarizing medical records and preparing medical chronologies for attorney review. The ideal candidate has experience preparing cases from beginning to end and understands the paralegal’s role throughout the litigation life cycle, especially written discovery and expert discovery. The position may require overtime as needed to meet business needs. Compensation is $72,500 to $95,000 annually, determined in part by experience, skills, and location. Employees may also be eligible for merit-based raises and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience preparing cases from beginning to end.
• Understanding of the paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle, especially written discovery and expert discovery.
• Knowledge of Virginia state and federal court procedures.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce neat, accurate work product.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Proactively resolve issues and work effectively as a team player.
• A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage case calendars and track and meet court deadlines.
• Electronically file documents in federal and state courts under attorney supervision.
• Conduct online research and other research as needed.
• Draft pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Request and summarize medical records and prepare medical chronologies for attorney review.
• Work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Merit-based raises may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree