Litigation Paralegal

Our client is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal for a direct hire opportunity in Norfolk, VA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation and managing active case files from start to finish.

The Litigation Paralegal will join a fast-paced, collaborative legal services environment where high-quality work, professionalism, and teamwork are valued. This opportunity offers meaningful involvement in litigation matters, supportive leadership, and the chance to contribute directly to case strategy and successful outcomes. Candidates who are proactive, organized, and committed to excellent legal support will find this to be a strong long-term career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial matters.
- Draft, review, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Manage litigation case files, calendars, deadlines, and court requirements to ensure timely and accurate compliance with applicable rules.
- Coordinate subpoenas, document production, records requests, exhibits, and trial materials.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and internal team members.
- Support attorneys with case organization, factual research, document review, and preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $45,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Supportive team environment.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for career growth.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support attorneys with civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and related legal documents.
- Manage case files, litigation deadlines, court calendars, and trial preparation materials.
- Coordinate subpoenas, document production, and professional legal communications.

- Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal filing requirements.
- Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and trial-related materials.
- Proficiency with legal document management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Professional, proactive, team-oriented approach to legal support and client service.

Preferred Qualifications

- Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
- Experience supporting attorneys in a busy civil litigation practice.
- Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and litigation case management tools.