Litigation Paralegal

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie seeks an experienced Litigation paralegal for our Richmond office. The role requires a four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certification, with 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.

The candidate should demonstrate strong oral and written communication, professional demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced team environment.

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
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently

Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials and ensure all tabs are complete and correct
• Set up rules, dockets, deadlines and client guidelines with attorney input
• Monitor service and confirm answer due dates
• Prepare Civil Summonses and service of process
• Interview witnesses and summarize facts for case
• Prepare deposition subpoenas with attorney input
• Coordinate discovery responses and document production
• Assist in depositions, mediations and trial preparation
• Prepare and follow up on settlement documents as needed

Skills

Oral and written communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate/degree

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Richmond, VA!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 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 Richmond office.

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