Paralegal

Troutman Pepper•Richmond, VA

37d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team! The Litigation Paralegal works with the growing Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys. There is an annual billing component to this role.

Requirements

Ability to use sound judgement and good discretion.
Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients effectively and professionally.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills.
Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills.
Use initiative in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Minimum six (6) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.

Responsibilities

Conduct PACER research and run PACER reports.
Work with litigation databases, including conducting searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents.
Assist in deposition preparation, including preparation of deposition notebooks.
Organize and monitor the maintenance of large matter files (e.g., correct and timely filing of correspondence, pleadings, transcripts and other case materials).
Number and stamp documents for document productions, trial exhibits and trial notebooks.
Copy and code documents in large document production performed inside or outside the office.
Organize, chronologize, categorize and index documents.
Assist with trial organization.
Retrieve public records and/or obtain public records from online sources or directly from government institutions.
Research, analyze, and summarize law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, constitutions, legal codes, and law-related information relevant to practice area.
Summarize simple depositions or other legal documents.
Draft and prepare legal documents appropriate to practice area.
Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by group leader and other attorneys in assigned substantive practice group.
Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.
Receive and follow complex instructions.
Take appropriate action to monitor and meet deadlines.
Establish priorities and work concurrently on a variety of projects.
Communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.
Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices and firm to facilitate efficient delivery of legal services.
Maintain the firm’s official file utilizing the document management system.
Track and record client-billable time and non-billable hours, meeting minimum billable hour requirements.