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Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegal
Location
Virginia + 1 moreAll locations: Virginia | West Virginia
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$30 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegal
The Freelance Firm
• Provide remote, on-demand support for Family Law and Civil Litigation projects • Manage active case files and assist attorneys with various legal tasks
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in Family Law and/or Civil Litigation matters
- Strong experience managing active case files from inception through resolution
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents
- Ability to assist with all phases of discovery, including document review, organization, and production
- Strong understanding of court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
- Experience scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related events
- Excellent client communication and case management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-starter who can proactively move cases forward and anticipate attorney needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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