Litigation Paralegal - Flexible Hours & Tech-Driven Firm

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Alexandria, VA, seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. Maryland and DC experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate and has 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong oral and written communication and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials for immediate needs and ensure all tabs are complete.
• Add rules sets, dockets, deadlines and general paralegal tasks with attorney input.
• Monitor client service, add docket and confirm answer due date.
• Prepare Civil Summonses and serve/monitor for service of process as directed by attorney.
• Interview witnesses and clients and summarize facts.
• Prepare deposition subpoenas with attorney input.
• Prepare discovery responses and coordinate document production at least 5 days before due date.
• Follow up on outstanding discovery responses.
• Review incoming mail and paralegal tasks.
• Request medical records, personnel files, FOIA documents, project files with attorney input.
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary.
• Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production.
• Assist in depositions, mediations and trial preparation.
• Prepare settlement documents and ensure execution and filing.
• Follow up to ensure executed settlement documents are received.
• Other billable tasks as needed.
• Cooperates with co-workers.
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Accepts change in a productive manner.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal program

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Alexandria, VA, seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. Maryland and DC experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate and has 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong oral and written communication and a professional demeanor.