Paralegal

Rust Belt Resources; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Group Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company"s"

Generous PTO

Job summary

Rust Belt Resources, in partnership with a regional law firm, seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal in Charleston, West Virginia. This role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, supporting attorneys through trial preparation, docket management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in litigation, with strong MS Office and research skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal, ideally with a focus on litigation.
• Paralegal certification is a strong plus, but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet research.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities with an uncompromising eye for detail.
• Commitment to maintaining strict client and firm confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of litigation files and provide comprehensive support to attorneys through trial preparation, administrative coordination, and client communication.
• Draft discovery documents, assist in preparing key legal filings (petitions, motions, responses, notices), and manage the litigation docket.
• Handle electronic filing (e‑filing) in both state and federal courts and diligently calendar all case deadlines.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials, including the compilation of trial notebooks.
• Order, track, and organize medical and billing records.
• Schedule depositions, handle client inquiries, and assist with general administrative duties (typing, formatting documents, scanning, and filing).
• Assist attorneys with transactional real estate and corporate matters as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet research

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Overview

Rust Belt Resources has partnered with a highly respected, regional law firm looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Charleston, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for a structured, collaborative professional who thrives in a people-first firm while delivering top-tier client service.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of litigation files and provide comprehensive support to attorneys through trial preparation, administrative coordination, and client communication.
• Draft discovery documents, assist in preparing key legal filings (petitions, motions, responses, notices), and manage the litigation docket.
• Handle electronic filing (e‑filing) in both state and federal courts and diligently calendar all case deadlines.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials, including the compilation of trial notebooks.
• Order, track, and organize medical and billing records.
• Schedule depositions, handle client inquiries, and assist with general administrative duties (typing, formatting documents, scanning, and filing).
• Assist attorneys with transactional real estate and corporate matters as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal, ideally with a focus on litigation.
• Paralegal certification is a strong plus, but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet research.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities with an uncompromising eye for detail.
• Absolute commitment to maintaining strict client and firm confidentiality.
• A client-focused attitude with the ability to work independently while remaining a highly collaborative team player.

Benefits

This role is Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, alongside a robust benefits package that includes:

• Top tier Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Group Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with firm match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)