Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Rutter-Mills,-LL; Virginia; Remote; USD 39.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) after 1 year

Collaborative, team-oriented环境

Zusammenfassung

Rutter Mills LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial attorneys in personal injury cases. This fully remote role requires coordinating with clients, attorneys, and medical providers throughout litigation, settlement, and trial phases.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Virginia personal injury litigation, strong organizational skills, and comfort working digitally with a busy caseload. Remote, full-time schedule, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of Virginia court rules, civil procedure, and e-filing systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage caseloads independently in a remote setting
• Experience drafting legal documents and handling case files

Aufgaben

• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines, including statutes of limitations.
• Review medical records and billing, manage liens, and negotiate lien reductions.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, settlements, and related case documentation.
• Support trial preparation, exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia court rules and e-filing requirements.

Kenntnisse

Personal injury litigation experience

Remote work capability

Excellent communication

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Jobbeschreibung

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Department: Litigation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Rutter Mills LLP, a leading personal injury law firm in Hampton Roads, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our trial attorneys throughout the litigation process. This remote position offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in personal injury cases while collaborating with a respected team of legal professionals.

Schedule: Full-time Monday through Friday

Location: Remote

About the Role: As a Litigation Paralegal at Rutter Mills, you will work closely with attorneys, clients, and medical providers to manage personal injury cases from litigation through resolution, including trial, settlement, and escrow. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines independently while maintaining consistent communication with your team.

The ideal candidate has experience with Virginia personal injury litigation, is comfortable working in a digital environment, and can manage a busy caseload remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Manage case files, litigation calendars, and critical deadlines, including statutes of limitations.
• Review medical records and billing documentation, manage medical liens, and negotiate lien reductions as part of the case resolution process.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, settlements, and related case documentation.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia court rules, civil procedure, and e-filing requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience. General District Court and Circuit Court experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of Virginia court rules, civil procedure, and e-filing systems.
• Proven ability to manage caseloads with accuracy and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents, maintaining litigation files, and resolving or negotiating medical liens.
• Proficiency with case management systems, SmartAdvocate preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with attorney and team members in a remote environment.

Why Rutter Mills?

Rutter Mills LLP is a well-established and highly regarded personal injury firm with offices throughout Hampton Roads. Our litigation team is known for delivering exceptional results and providing compassionate client service.

We are also committed to giving back to the community through partnerships with local nonprofits and youth sports organizations, contributing time, resources, and support to the communities we proudly serve.

As our firm continues to grow, this role offers strong long-term career potential, including opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility within an expanding litigation team.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) after 1 year
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with experienced trial attorneys