Litigation Paralegal

MGC Legal Staff Career; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC invites a qualified Litigation Paralegal to join our Alexandria, VA office. The role supports a fast-paced litigation team with a focus on organizing files, deadlines, and client coordination.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of paralegal experience and hold an ABA-approved program or four-year degree. Maryland/DC experience is a plus, and professional communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or 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 and ensure all tabs are complete and correct
• Add rules sets, initial dockets, client guidelines, deadlines and extensions under attorney supervision
• Monitor service on clients and confirm answer due dates
• Prepare Civil Summonses (regular and third-party) and serve/monitor service of process as directed
• Interview witnesses and clients and summarize facts
• Prepare deposition subpoenas with attorney input
• Prepare discovery responses and organize 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 and FOIA documents with attorney input
• Review document production for needs and possible summary
• Prepare medical chronologies and summarize production
• Assist in depositions, mediations and trial preparation
• Prepare and follow up on settlement documents with attorney input
• Cooperate with coworkers and respond professionally to staff, clients and vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program or four-year degree

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 skillsProfessional 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 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