Litigation Paralegal - Richmond

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal – Richmond, VA

Sands Anderson is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, technology savvy Litigation Paralegal to join our downtown Richmond office. This position provides substantive support to attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have personal injury experience.

• Draft, proofread, edit, and cite-check discovery, pleadings, motions, orders, exhibits, and appellate filings
• Manage e-discovery and support all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and post-trial procedures
• Electronically file documents with General District Court, Circuit Court, and federal courts
• Conduct legal research using internal and external databases and summarize findings for attorneys
• Analyze and monitor case law, legal policies, and legal trends impacting clients
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files using the firm’s document management systems
• Communicate with clients, consultants, experts, opposing counsel, and third parties at the direction of attorneys

• Working knowledge of e-discovery platforms and litigation technology
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Advanced PDF skills, including Bates labeling, combining/splitting, optimization, and file management
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in a litigation environment
• Experience with state administrative law and agencies
• Experience with electronic document management systems
• Experience with online legal research tools
• E-filing experience required

• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to work a standard schedule of 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Strong professionalism, reliability, adaptability and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel and work overtime as business needs dictate

Sands Anderson PC is an equal opportunity employer. Sands Anderson is a drug free workplace.