Litigation Paralegal

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Alexandria, VA, seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. Maryland and DC experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate and has 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong oral and written communication and a professional demeanor.

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 and ensure all tabs are complete.
• Add rules sets, dockets, deadlines and general paralegal tasks with attorney input.
• Monitor client service, add docket and confirm answer due date.
• Prepare Civil Summonses and serve/monitor for service of process as directed by attorney.
• Interview witnesses and clients and summarize facts.
• 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 and paralegal tasks.
• Request medical records, personnel files, FOIA documents, project files with attorney input.
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary.
• Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production.
• Assist in depositions, mediations and trial preparation.
• Prepare settlement documents and ensure execution and filing.
• Follow up to ensure executed 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

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Education

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

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 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