Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Richmond Office)

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? At Allen & Allen, we're not just a law firm; we're a family that champions our clients' rights and our employees' well-being. We're currently on the lookout for an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work beside a Partner in our Richmond office's vibrant team.

Job Duties:

• Assists attorneys in preparation for meetings with witnesses, clients, officers, and experts; depositions; hearings; mediation; trial; and client closing.
• Drafts correspondence, pleadings, and discovery answers.
• Drafts expert witness designations, motions, pre-trial scheduling orders, complaints, subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
• Redact medical bills for use at trial.
• Schedule all trial-related meetings.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
• File pleadings in state and federal courts, court of appeals, Virginia Supreme Court.
• Manage and audit liens, including liens associated with ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers compensation.
• Work within a case management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years Personal Injury plaintiff experience.
• Experience in conducting Intake interviews with new clients.
• Experience with liens, including liens associated with ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers compensation.
• Experience with complex, high-volume cases.
• Experience with case management system.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferable

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• General office environment requires sitting for long periods of time, occasional periods of standing and walking.
• Visual capability to work viewing a computer monitor for several hours of the day.
• The ability to work in an office environment around others.
• The ability to exhibit manual dexterity and use standard office equipment such as phones, keyboards, and copiers for extended periods of time.

Allen & Allen is a firm built on integrity, respect, compassion, and trust. We trust our employees to build relationships with clients, contribute to the community and take care of their families. Our generous time off package includes unlimited paid off and paid parental leave.

The financial benefits of working at Allen & Allen include competitive salaries, 401k contribution and a 401k match, tuition reimbursement, employer paid short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a comprehensive, rich benefits package that includes a health and dental plan at no cost for employee coverage.

Discover more about our legacy, our commitment to our team, and the opportunities waiting for you at allenandallen.com.

Join us in our mission to advocate for justice and balance. We're excited to welcome you aboard and start this journey together.