Litigation/Real Estate Paralegal

ProspectBlue; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProspectBlue seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Virginia Beach team. The role provides comprehensive support to attorneys handling civil litigation and real estate matters, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and professional client communication.

The ideal candidate will manage discovery, filings, real estate title documents, and trial preparation while maintaining organized matter files and assisting with billing and time records; familiarity with federal and Virginia

Qualifications

• Three+ years of paralegal experience, preferably civil litigation or real estate matters.
• Formal paralegal education such as an associate degree or paralegal certification is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe and Nuance software.
• Familiarity with electronic filing procedures in federal and Virginia state courts; PACER/ECF/VJEFS/OCRA advantageous.
• Understanding of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Experience with real estate title documentation and title-related matters is desirable.
• Experience with legal case management platforms and electronic document management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and filings.
• Examine and interpret real estate documentation (deeds, surveys, plats, title records).
• Conduct research on heirship, family history, and asset locations.
• Maintain physical and electronic matter files and ensure proper categorization.
• Prepare trial materials, binders, and supporting documentation.
• Review deposition transcripts and prepare summaries for attorneys.
• Evaluate discovery materials for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, and writs.
• Proofread and format memoranda and briefs; maintain client communications.
• Monitor court schedules and deadlines; prioritize active matters.
• Oversee document organization, exchange, and production in discovery platforms.
• Record time spent on matters; support billing objectives (1,400 billable hours benchmark).

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Written communication

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe

Nuance

Job description

ProspectBlue is representing an established legal practice in its search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Virginia Beach team. This individual will provide comprehensive legal support to attorneys handling litigation matters, with an emphasis on civil disputes and real estate-related cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven legal environment.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including the preparation of complaints, responsive pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other case-related filings.
• Examine and interpret real estate documentation, including loan records, title examinations, property surveys, plats, deeds, and related instruments.
• Conduct investigative research involving heirship, family history, party identification, individual whereabouts, and potential asset locations.
• Maintain comprehensive physical and electronic matter files, ensuring that case materials are properly categorized, updated, and accessible.
• Prepare materials for trial, including the assembly and maintenance of trial binders and supporting documentation.
• Review deposition transcripts and prepare concise summaries for attorney use.
• Evaluate discovery materials for relevance, responsiveness, confidentiality, and applicable privilege considerations.
• Coordinate service of process and facilitate the preparation and issuance of subpoenas, summonses, and writs.
• Proofread, revise, and format legal memoranda, appellate and trial briefs, and other attorney work product.
• Monitor court schedules, filing requirements, litigation milestones, and upcoming deadlines while helping attorneys prioritize active matters.
• Oversee the organization, retention, exchange, and production of case documents, including materials maintained through electronic discovery platforms.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, judicial staff, and other legal professionals through regular written and verbal correspondence.
• Participate in periodic case conferences, providing attorneys and clients with updates regarding pending matters and outstanding action items.
• Prepare and submit court filings and record legal instruments with the appropriate judicial or governmental offices.
• Maintain thorough documentation of case activity, including correspondence, telephone conversations, electronic communications, client intake information, pleadings, expenses, and other relevant records.
• Accurately record time spent on client matters and support the firm's billing and collection objectives. The annual performance benchmark includes 1,400 billable hours, along with client fee collections equivalent to 2.5 times the paralegal's annual compensation.

Required Background and Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting civil litigation, real estate disputes, or related legal matters.
• Formal paralegal education, such as an associate degree or recognized paralegal certification, is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe and Nuance software.
• Familiarity with electronic filing procedures in both federal and Virginia state courts. Experience with PACER, ECF, VJEFS, and OCRA is advantageous.
• Understanding of applicable procedural requirements, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Prior exposure to real estate title documentation, including deeds, surveys, and other instruments affecting property ownership, is desirable.
• Experience assisting with title curative matters or title-related litigation is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal case management platforms and electronic document management systems is beneficial.

Skills and Professional Attributes

• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, manage shifting priorities, and consistently deliver work within established deadlines.
• Strong written communication, proofreading, and grammatical skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and close attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court representatives, and outside parties.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate records, meeting productivity expectations, and producing high-quality work.