Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins; 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 LLP in Richmond seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys with case calendars, court deadlines, and document filing in federal and state courts under supervision. Responsibilities include online research, drafting pleadings, requests for medical records, medical chronologies, and assisting through the litigation lifecycle.

Candidates typically have 5 years of litigation experience, paralegal certification, and the ability to work overtime

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

Paralegal certificate

2-4 year degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist attorneys in our Richmond office.

A Day in the Life

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.

We Know You

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.

Who We Are

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.