Litigation Paralegal

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Alexandria, VA. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 31 years of excellence in 2025 with 22 offices across 12 states, we offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation packages, and a collaborative environment designed to help motivated professionals succeed.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Alexandria office. Maryland and DC experience is a plus. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently

Responsibilities

• Review initial file materials for immediate needs, ensuring all tabs are completed in their entirety and are correct
• Add rules sets, initial dockets, and client guidelines dockets; manage deadlines, extensions, and general paralegal tasks with attorney supervision and input
• Monitor service on clients, add Service Perfected docket, and confirm answer due date
• Prepare Civil Summonses (regular and 3rd party) when needed and serve/monitor for service of process on new parties as directed by attorney
• Interview witnesses and clients regarding facts of the case and summarize the same
• Prepare deposition subpoenas as needed with attorney input
• Prepare discovery responses with attorney supervision and input; organize and coordinate document production at least 5 days before the due date
• Follow up on outstanding discovery responses
• Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
• Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, and project files with attorney input
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary
• Prepare medical chronologies and summarize production
• Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations, and trial
• Prepare settlement documents at the attorney’s request with attorney-provided detail
• Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
• Perform other billable tasks as needed
• Cooperate with co-workers and respond politely to internal staff, clients, and vendors
• Work as a member of a team and accept change in a productive manner
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned