Paralegal

T Mlaw; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. in Richmond, VA is seeking a paralegal to join our Shockoe Slip office. The role supports litigation, elder law, estate planning, and guardianship matters, coordinating case progression from intake to closing with a focus on client communication and accuracy.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance. The position is full-time, in-office with standard hours and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years paralegal experience, preferably in litigation or elder law, estate planning, probate, or special needs planning.
• Guardianship experience preferred.
• Experience drafting legal documents with high accuracy; familiarity with estate planning documents and guardianship pleadings.
• Excellent client service, confidentiality, and professional communication.
• Experience with real estate law (deed drafting, title reviews, ownership/lien searches).
• Experience scheduling with Clerks’ offices and Judges’ chambers.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, NetDocuments, TABS/Practice Master, and LexisNexis/Westlaw.
• Virginia Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to travel locally to client sites or court locations.
• Flexibility to meet practice needs.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients, courts, and professionals; coordinate case progression from intake through closing.
• Prepare legal documents, court pleadings, and probate filings; maintain accurate case and client records.
• Ensure timely communication with clients, courts, and professionals; support regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate client and matter data in the firm’s case management systems (TABS/Practice Master/NetDocuments).

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation

Communication

Time management

Tools

NetDocuments

TABS/Practice Master

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is seeking an Paralegal to join our Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA office. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced paralegal to bring their litigation skills and experience into a new area of law or to build upon existing experience in elder law, guardianship, estate and special needs planning.

This position serves as a primary point of contact for clients, courts, and other professionals; coordinates case progression from intake through closing; prepares legal documents, court pleadings, and probate filings; maintains accurate case and client records; and ensures timely communication with clients, courts, and other professionals. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate client and matter data in the firm’s case management and contact databases (TABS/Practice Master/NetDocuments) to support efficient workflow and regulatory compliance. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering compassionate, client-focused service to individuals and families navigating sensitive legal matters.

This is a full-time, non-exempt and in-office position. Work hours are 9:0 AM – 5:0 PM Monday-Friday with a 30 minute lunch break.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience, preferably in litigation or elder law, estate planning, probate, or special needs planning
• Guardianship experience is preferred
• Experience drafting legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and strong proofreading skills; experience with estate planning documents and guardianship pleadings is preferred
• Exceptional client service skills, including the ability to communicate with empathy while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Experience with real estate law (deed drafting, title reviews and ownership/lien searches)
• Experience scheduling and communicating with Clerks’ offices and Judges’ chambers
• Exceptional time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management (NetDocuments), timekeeping/billing software (TABS/Practice Master), and legal and demographic research (LexisNexis or Westlaw)
• Virginia Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to travel locally, as needed, to client’s homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, or court locations
• Willingness to flex as required to meet the need of the practice
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Salary Range: $55,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is a law firm committed to excellence in serving business, government, and individual clients in business transactions, corporate matters and real estate transactions, employment counseling and litigation, civil litigation, bankruptcy, administrative law, elder law, estate planning. Our core values focus on dignity, community, honor, civility, teamwork, and passion expressed in a balanced life.

In addition, ThompsonMcMullan, P.C has been recognized by the Richmond Times Dispatch, in partnership with Energage, as a Top Workplace for seven years running, thanks to positive feedback and shared experience from our employees!

We offer our employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer paid medical insurance for employees
• Employee funded medical flex spending and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid leave benefits- including PTO, ten paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Paid parking

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

To learn about our firm, please visit our website at www.t-mlaw.com.

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