Litigation Paralegal

Stone Legal Recruitment; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Structured training and mentorship

Long-term growth opportunity

Job summary

Stone Legal Recruitment seeks a diligent Paralegal for our Richmond, Virginia office to support a litigation team through investigation, drafting, discovery, and trial prep.

The role emphasizes collaboration with attorneys and other paralegals in a fast-paced civil defense practice, with a clear path for growth and structured mentorship. In-office work with some remote flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Experience as paralegal, legal assistant, or litigation support preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, document review, and case preparation.
• Conduct factual investigations and gather supporting case materials.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate court filings and litigation deadlines.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other case events.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Support trial preparation and general litigation activities.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and fellow paralegals in a fast-paced practice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Deadline management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

ProLaw

Job description

A growing litigation firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its Richmond, Virginia office.

This position supports a collaborative litigation team handling a variety of civil defense matters. Working alongside attorneys and fellow paralegals, you'll play an active role in case development from initial investigation through resolution by assisting with drafting, discovery, factual investigation, and litigation support.

We are moving efficiently and can typically take candidates from first conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
• Assist attorneys with discovery, document review, and case preparation
• Conduct factual investigations and gather supporting case materials
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Coordinate court filings and litigation deadlines
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other case events
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
• Support trial preparation and general litigation activities
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and fellow paralegals in a fast-paced practice

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal, legal assistant, or litigation support experience preferred but not required
• Interest in litigation and developing a long-term legal career
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook required
• Experience with ProLaw is a plus but not required
• Base salary generally ranging from $40,000-$60,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus, with billable performance (55hr/month requirement) considered
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Structured training and mentorship
• Long-term growth opportunity with an established litigation practice

This is a full-time, primarily in-office position based in Richmond, Virginia, with some remote flexibility available.