Litigation Paralegal — Real Estate & Discovery

Kaufman & Canoles; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing/401(k)

Generous Leave Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach office. You will draft pleadings, organize case files, and manage discovery while coordinating with attorneys and clients.

The role requires multiple project handling, excellent grammar and writing skills, and familiarity with court filings and case management tools. Competitive benefits accompany a professional, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of civil litigation or real estate experience preferred.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe and Nuance.
• Experience with federal court filings and systems (PACER/ECF) and state court filings (VJEFS/OCRA) preferred.
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure preferred.
• Background reviewing surveys, deeds and other land instruments desirable.
• Experience with title curative litigation beneficial.
• Casemgmt software is a plus.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent grammar and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing pleadings (complaint, answers, motions, and discovery) and other legal documents.
• Analyzing loan files, title reports, plats and surveys, and other real estate related documents.
• Tracing heirs and other genealogical investigations.
• Researching party identity and location and asset searches.
• Organizing and managing case files and organizing files electronically.
• Creating trial notebooks.
• Organizing and reviewing discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege.
• Obtaining process service and assisting with the issuance of summons and writs.
• Editing and formatting briefs and memoranda.
• Managing docket of deadlines and case priorities.
• Managing document storage, production, and handling electronic discovery processes.
• Professional communications with clients and court personnel daily.
• Attending weekly meetings and updating attorneys and clients on status of active cases.
• Filing and recording documents with the courts.
• Keeping accurate records of all communications, expenses, and case documents.
• Maintaining detailed daily billable hour records.

Skills

MS Office

Legal writing

Case management

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

PACER/ECF

VJEFS/OCRA

Adobe

Nuance

Job description

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach office. You will draft pleadings, organize case files, and manage discovery while coordinating with attorneys and clients.

The role requires multiple project handling, excellent grammar and writing skills, and familiarity with court filings and case management tools. Competitive benefits accompany a professional, fast-paced environment.