Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Richmond seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of case handling. The ideal candidate will manage case calendars, track deadlines, and file documents in federal and state courts under attorney supervision.

The role requires 5+ years of litigation experience, strong research skills, and the ability to prepare pleadings, notices, motions, and medical chronologies with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; work experience may substitute.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet business needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of case calendars and track court deadlines.
• Electronically file documents in federal and state courts under supervision.
• Conduct online research and draft pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Request and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies for review.

Skills

Calendar management

Legal research

Pleading & motion drafting

Medical records summarization

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Paralegal certificate

2- or 4-year degree

Tools

E-filing systems

Research tools

Job description

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist attorneys in our Richmond office.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of case calendars and ensure all court deadlines are tracked and met. Responsibilities include electronically filing documents in both federal and state courts under attorney supervision, conducting online research, and drafting pleadings, notices, and motions. Additionally, you will request and summarize medical records and prepare medical chronologies for attorney review.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle (especially written discovery and expert discovery) and knowledge of Virginia state and federal court procedures. You possess strong organizational skills along with well-developed critical thinking skills. You are detail oriented, producing neat and accurate work product, all while maintaining the ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities. You proactively resolve issues and know how to be a true team player.

• 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to conduct research as needed using various research tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
  

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.
Salary/ Wage Range - $72,500 to $95,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for merit-based raises and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans and paid time off.
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.