Litigation Paralegal

Geoff McDonald & Associates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid healthcare

Generous PTO

401k with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Geoff McDonald & Associates in Richmond or Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of State and Federal litigation in Virginia, in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience (personal injury preferred), excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SmartAdvocate. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to proactively work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software (SmartAdvocate).
• Technologically savvy to include use of Ai.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of professionalism and client care.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of litigation in both State and Federal courts throughout Virginia.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and manage case deadlines, court filings, and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain litigation files and medical records.
• Review and summarize medical records and draft discovery responses.
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, mediation preparation, and settlement documentation.
• Review and manage incoming records, bills, and evidence.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Personal injury experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Ai capabilities

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Geoff McDonald & Associates is a well-established and growing personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm dedicated to helping injured clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. We are seeking an experienced, driven, compassionate, and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join our Richmond or Virginia Beach office locations.

This position is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, and is passionate about providing outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of litigation in both State and Federal courts throughout Virginia
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate and manage case deadlines, court filings, and scheduling
• Organize and maintain litigation files and medical records
• Review and summarize medical records and draft discovery responses
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, mediation preparation, and settlement documentation
• Review and manage incoming records, bills, and evidence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court deadlines
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to proactively work independently while also contributing to a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software (SmartAdvocate)
• Technologically saavy to include use of Ai
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of professionalism and client care

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package to include employer-paid healthcare, generous PTO package, paid parental leave, 401k with matching, life insurance, disability insurance
• Supportive and team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives every day