Litigation Paralegal

MGC law; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC law in Alexandria, VA seeks an experienced Litigation paralegal to join the office. The candidate should have a four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate and 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.

Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills are essential for success in a fast-paced team environment. Maryland and DC experience is a plus, and the role involves coordinating deadlines, drafting summonses, preparing discovery responses, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials and ensure all tabs are complete and correct.
• Add rules, initial dockets, client guidelines dockets, deadlines, extensions and general paralegal tasks with attorney input.
• Monitor service on the client and confirm the answer due date.
• Prepare Civil Summonses (regular and third-party) and serve/monitor service of process on new parties as directed by attorney.
• Interview witnesses and clients regarding facts and summarize them.
• Prepare deposition subpoenas with attorney input.
• Prepare discovery responses 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.
• Review document production and summarize.
• Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production.
• Assist in deposition, mediation, and trial prep and prepare settlement documents.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies

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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