Litigation Paralegal

Flora Pettit PC, an established central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley law firm that highly values its employees seeks a full-time, long-term, motivated employee for its Charlottesville, Virginia office. Successful candidates must understand and maintain client confidentiality and information safeguarding, as well as demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include analyzing complex and detailed documents, assisting in the preparation of written discovery, and document production. May also involve performing clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties to support attorneys in all aspects of case preparation as needed. Attention to detail, a high level of organization, and the ability to work efficiently within a team are indispensable. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal support and a passion for the legal field.

Flora Pettit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm offers competitive salary, health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and a working environment that highly values our staff and their professional development.

Essential Functions

• Keep clients informed by maintaining contact, scheduling meetings, and communicating case progress
• Maintain an up-to-date list of active files for supervising attorney which contain filing deadlines that need to be calendared
• Draft legal documents including letters, motions, subpoenas, summonses, and other pleadings requiring judgment and attention to detail for content, accuracy, and completeness
• File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys
• Manage cases by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; calendaring and meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
• Review documents, interview clients, and perform necessary investigation to prepare discovery packages that include disclosure statements, financial documents, answers to interrogatories, and production requests
• Analysis of discovery packages from opposing party and identify important case details
• Prepare trial notebooks and assistance in trial settings
• Prepare Asset and Debt spreadsheets
• Attend trials and hearings as necessary
• Track billable hours spent on each case
• Organize, Bates stamp, and prepare documents for production to opposing counsel

Competencies

• Proficiency with typical office software applications, including Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors, other departments/offices, and other agencies
• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar role within a law firm setting
• Ability to work independently and apply logic to solve problems
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to a dedicated team at Flora Pettit, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000