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Paralegal II
2 months ago
Midlothian, United States
R & T Services Group LLC
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionParalegal IIRichmond, VA
Salary: $55,000 to $95,000
an international law firm is actively recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal to support its Products & Mass Tort practice in its Richmond, VA office. This position assists lawyers and practice advisors with preparing complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities, and other tasks related to the Products & Mass Tort practice area.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm.
- Proactively secures billable work, collaborating across teams and offices as needed.
- Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm's time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines.
- Follows ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State where work is performed.
- Applies intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State, and Local Rules; stays updated on rule changes and informs the team.
- Identifies relevant laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials for assigned cases, business transactions, or regulatory matters.
- Prepares written reports for lawyers to determine case strategies; assists with preparation of legal documents and supports lawyers during trials, client meetings, closings, and regulatory hearings.
- Compiles data from reference materials such as virtual workrooms, digests, legal encyclopedias, and more; manages virtual workrooms and coordinates with client representatives on documentation.
- Drafts correspondence, memoranda, and basic legal documents for internal and external use.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification, or state-specific specialty certificate preferred.
- Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
- Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State, and Local Rules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, train others, and maintain professionalism.
- Visual acuity for transcription, reading, and inputting information into computer systems.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, high stress tolerance, and ability to prioritize workload.