Litigation Paralegal - Client-Focused Case Support

Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc.; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Immediate start

Job summary

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) seeks an energetic, creative, and organized paralegal to support attorneys in our Danville regional office.

The right candidate will be friendly, hard-working, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be comfortable working with a wide range of people and the public. Responsibilities include client interviews, investigation, document management, case management, legal analysis, and assisting staff attorneys in case preparation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; good with people and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and clients throughout the representation process.
• Interview clients and gather necessary documents and information.
• Conduct investigations to establish facts and locate witnesses.
• Manage documents, case files, and time/activity reports for funding sources.
• Interact with courts, partner agencies, and the public; assist in case preparation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

People skills

Education

Associate's degree/Paralegal certificate or 2-3 years experience

Job description

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) seeks an energetic, creative, and organized paralegal to support attorneys in our Danville regional office.

The right candidate will be friendly, hard-working, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be comfortable working with a wide range of people and the public. Responsibilities include client interviews, investigation, document management, case management, legal analysis, and assisting staff attorneys in case preparation.