Litigation Paralegal

MGC LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Litigation paralegal to join our office. The successful candidate will support attorneys with case management, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

A four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required, along with 1–3 years of litigation experience and excellent written and verbal communication. Maryland and DC experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials for immediate needs, make sure all tabs are completed in their entirety and are correct.
• Add rules sets, add initial dockets and client guidelines dockets, deadlines, extensions and general paralegal tasks with attorney supervision and input.
• Monitor service on our client, add Service Perfected docket and confirm answer due date.
• Prepare Civil Summonses (regular and 3rd party) when needed and serve/monitor for service of process on new parties as directed by attorney.
• Interview witnesses and client(s) regarding facts of case and summarize the same;
• Prepare deposition subpoenas as needed with attorney input.
• Prepare discovery responses, with attorney supervision and input, organize and coordinate document production at least 5 days before due date
• Follow-up on outstanding discovery responses
• Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
• Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, project files, with attorney input
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary
• Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production
• Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations and trial
• Prepare settlement documents at attorney’s request with attorney provided detail
• Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
• Other billable tasks as needed
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Works as a member of a team
• Accepts change in a productive manner
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Alexandria, VA!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 31 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 22 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages and a collaborative environment designed to help motivated professionals succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation paralegal to join our Alexandria office. Maryland and DC experience a plus.

This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program

1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials for immediate needs, make sure all tabs are completed in their entirety and are correct
• Add rules sets, add initial dockets and client guidelines dockets, deadlines, extensions and general paralegal tasks with attorney supervision and input
• Monitor service on our client, add Service Perfected docket and confirm answer due date
• Prepare Civil Summonses (regular and 3 rd party) when needed and serve/monitor for service of process on new parties as directed by attorney
• Interview witnesses and client(s) regarding facts of case and summarize the same;
• Prepare deposition subpoenas as needed with attorney input
• Prepare discovery responses, with attorney supervision and input, organize and coordinate document production at least 5 days before due date
• Follow-up on outstanding discovery responses
• Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
• Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, project files, with attorney input
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary
• Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production
• Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations and trial
• Prepare settlement documents at attorney’s request with attorney provided detail
• Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
• Other billable tasks as needed
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Works as a member of a team
• Accepts change in a productive manner
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Paralegal Studies.

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