Litigation Paralegal - Richmond

Sands Anderson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Anderson is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for their Richmond office. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing e-discovery, and supporting litigation phases. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, with proficiency in relevant technology and strong organizational skills.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of effectively communicating with attorneys and clients. The position offers a standard schedule with overtime possibilities and is open to those seeking a dynamic work environment at a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a litigation environment.
• E‑filing experience required.
• Strong professionalism and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and cite‑check legal documents.
• Manage e‑discovery and support all phases of litigation.
• Electronically file documents with courts.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.

Skills

Working knowledge of e‑discovery platforms

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365

Advanced PDF skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management abilities

Tools

E‑discovery platforms

Online legal research tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented, technology‑savvy Litigation Paralegal to join our downtown Richmond office. This position provides substantive support to attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have personal injury experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, edit, and cite‑check discovery, pleadings, motions, orders, exhibits, and appellate filings
• Manage e‑discovery and support all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and post‑trial procedures
• Electronically file documents with General District Court, Circuit Court, and federal courts
• Conduct legal research using internal and external databases and summarize findings for attorneys
• Analyze and monitor case law, legal policies, and legal trends impacting clients
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files using the firm’s document management systems
• Communicate with clients, consultants, experts, opposing counsel, and third parties at the direction of attorneys

Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and litigation technology
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Advanced PDF skills, including Bates labeling, combining/splitting, optimization, and file management
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a litigation environment
• Experience with state administrative law and agencies
• Experience with electronic document management systems
• Experience with online legal research tools
• E‑filing experience required

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work a standard schedule of 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Strong professionalism, reliability, adaptability and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel and work overtime as business needs dictate

Sands Anderson PC is an equal opportunity employer. Sands Anderson is a drug free workplace.