Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal

Kaufman and Canoles; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing/401(k)

Generous Leave Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach location. The role involves drafting pleadings, analyzing real estate documents, and managing case files with electronic filing and discovery tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in civil litigation or real estate, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and strong Microsoft Office/Adobe/Nuance skills. Collaboration with attorneys and clients is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in civil litigation or real estate is preferred.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe and Nuance.
• Experience with federal court filings and systems (PACER/ECF) and state court filings (VJEFS/OCRA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing pleadings (complaint, answers, motions, discovery) and other legal documents.
• Analyzing loan files, title reports, plats and surveys, and other real estate related documents.
• Tracing heirs and other genealogical investigations.
• Researching party identity and location and asset searches.
• Organizing and managing case files and organizing files electronically.
• Creating trial notebooks.
• Organizing and reviewing discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege.
• Obtaining process service and assisting with summons and writs.
• Editing and formatting briefs and memoranda.
• Managing docket of deadlines and case priorities.
• Maintaining daily billable hour records; aiming to bill 1400 hours per year.

Skills

Civil litigation

Real estate

Multitasking

Client communication

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Nuance

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success – and great satisfaction – if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.

Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a full-time Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal for its Virginia Beach location.

Responsibilities include:

• D rafting and preparing pleadings (complaint, answers, motions, and discovery) and other legal documents.
• Analyzing loan files, title reports, plats and surveys, and other real estate related documents.
• Tracing heirs and other genealogical investigations.
• Researching into party identity and location and asset searches.
• Organizing and managing case files and organizing files electronically.
• Creating trial notebooks.
• Organizing and reviewing discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege.
• Obtaining process service and assisting with the issuance of summons and writs.
• Editing and formatting briefs and memoranda.
• Managing docket of deadlines and case priorities.
• Managing document storage, production, and handling electronic discovery processes.
• Professional communications with clients and court personnel (daily basis).
• Attending weekly meetings as needed and updating attorneys and clients on status of active cases.
• Filing and recording documents with the courts.
• Keeping accurate records of all communication (i.e., phone calls, emails, secure messages), expenses, case documents (such as client intake sheets, pleadings, etc.).
• Maintaining detailed and accurate daily billable hour records. Goal requirements are to bill 1400 hours per year for client matters and collect two-and-one-half times annual compensation in client fees.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in civil litigation or real estate is preferred.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe and Nuance.
• Experience with federal court filings and systems, including PACER and ECF, and state court filings and systems, including VJEFS and OCRA, is preferred. Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and the Supreme Court of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure is also preferred.
• Background reviewing surveys, deeds, and other land instruments is desirable.
• Experience with title curative litigation is beneficial.
• Proficiency with case management software is a plus.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.