Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal — Trial Support

Rutter-Mills,-LL; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) after 1 year

Collaborative, team-oriented entorno

Job summary

Rutter Mills LLP in Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial attorneys through the litigation process. You will draft pleadings, manage case files, coordinate depositions, and ensure compliance with Virginia rules, working on personal injury cases.

Full-time on-site role with a compensation of $28–$30 per hour and benefits. Join a respected team dedicated to high-impact cases and client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Virginia 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 both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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, billing documentation, and lien information, and assist with negotiating lien reductions as part of the case resolution process.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and settlement packages.
• 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.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal drafting

Case management

Communication skills

Virginia court rules

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Rutter Mills LLP in Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial attorneys through the litigation process. You will draft pleadings, manage case files, coordinate depositions, and ensure compliance with Virginia rules, working on personal injury cases.

Full-time on-site role with a compensation of $28–$30 per hour and benefits. Join a respected team dedicated to high-impact cases and client service.