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Litigation Paralegal
Virginia Beach, VA We will not discriminate against applicants, employees, or former employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and to pregnant employees who request an accommodation, in accordance with applicable law. We will provide a smoke- and drug-free workplace. Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Virginia Beach Location - Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Offered Are you an experienced litigation paralegal with a strong team player mentality? Do you have 5 or more years of litigation experience and an associate degree or above? If so, Kaufman & Canoles, a leading law firm in Virginia Beach, wants to hear from you! Responsibilities: - Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery - Conduct research on loan files, title reports, plats, and surveys, as well as other real estate related documents - Trace heirs and conduct genealogical investigations - Research party identity, location, and assets - Organize and manage case files electronically - Create trial notebooks - Draft deposition summaries - Review and organize discovery documents - Assist with service of process and issuance of summons and writs - Edit and format briefs and memorandums - Manage docket of deadlines and case priorities - Handle document storage, production, and electronic discovery processes - Communicate professionally with clients and court personnel on a daily basis - Attend weekly meetings and provide updates on active cases - File documents with the courts - Keep accurate records of all communication, expenses, and case documents - Maintain detailed and accurate daily billable hour records with a goal of billing 1550 hours per year and collecting two-and-one-half times annual compensation in client fees Qualifications: - 5 or more years of litigation experience - Associate degree or above required - Paralegal certification by an ABA approved program is a plus - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines - Excellent grammar and writing skills - Knowledge and mastery of MS Office, Adobe, and Nuance - Experience with Federal Court and State Court filings and systems preferred - Familiarity with federal and state rules of procedure preferred - Experience reviewing surveys, deeds, and other land instruments beneficial - Experience with post-judgment collections processes beneficial - Experience with case management software a plus Benefits: - Competitive salary - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid time off, and long term and short term disability Equal Employment Opportunity: Kaufman & Canoles is committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of our employment and retention practices and decisions. We do not discriminate against applicants, employees, or former employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and pregnant employees who request an accommodation, in accordance with applicable law. We maintain a smoke- and drug-free workplace. |
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