Experienced Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff's Personal Injury)

Geoff McDonald & Associates is an established, medium-sized law firm with offices in Richmond and Virginia Beach, whose core practice is rooted in Plaintiff's Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation. We are looking to add an experienced Litigation Paralegal to our Virginia Beach Personal Injury Team. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Our litigation paralegals play a vital role in our cases and work closely with our attorneys and clients. Our paralegals do not sit on the sidelines; you will actively participate in all phases of litigation, including attending trial.

In this role, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Maintain consistent and thorough client communication
• Investigative work, including interviewing witnesses and law enforcement; collect documents related to same
• Submit FOIA requests to various government entities
• Work with our vendor to collect medical and billing records
• Review and summarize medical records; log related bills/records to cases
• Work with our Staff Registered Nurse to ensure clients receive proper medical treatment
• Collect information on lost wages and lost income
• Communicate with adjusters, opposing counsel, court personnel, medical providers, experts and vendors
• Work with our internal and external investigators to collect, examine and preserve evidence
• Conduct monthly file reviews with the assigned attorney
• Perform legal research using Lexis and other platforms
• Prepare Pleadings including Complaints, Notices, Motions, Discovery Responses and Requests
• Schedule Hearings, Mediations, Judicial Settlement Conferences and Jury Trials
• Manage Electronic Case Files including small and large-scale Document Productions
• Prepare for and attend Trial; calendar and track PTSO deadlines
• Prepare Attorneys for hearings, depositions and trial
• Scan, name, and file documents in accordance with Firm naming conventions

The right person will be kind, professional, dedicated, a team player, well organized, exude positivity, and capable of successfully handling multiple deadlines at once. Additionally, you must have compassion, empathy and a servant’s heart – our clients deserve nothing less! Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Experience using legal case management software is necessary; knowledge of SmartAdvocate is a major plus!

Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience in a law firm setting. College degree preferred, but comparable and demonstrated legal experience will be considered.

Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

GMA offers a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package, including paid Medical and Dental insurance, paid Long Term Disability, a variety of Aflac plans, 401(k) with match, 15-days of PTO annually (earned incrementally, bi-weekly), plus 11 paid Holidays (including your Birthday!). Salary commensurate with experience!

GMA prides itself on our culture! Our Team works very hard, but we also know how to have fun and celebrate each other through team building events and fun activities! Check out our social media for a sneak peek at our culture (Facebook and Instagram). If you enjoy working hard as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Visit www.mcdonaldinjurylaw.com to learn more about our Firm!!!