Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Rutter Mills LLP, a leading personal injury law firm in Hampton Roads, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our trial attorneys through every stage of the litigation process. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in high-impact cases while working alongside a respected team of legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses
• Manage case files, litigation calendars, and critical deadlines, including statutes of limitations
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and billing documentation
• Cook up deposition, mediations, and settlement packages
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Ensure compliance with Virginia court rules, civil procedure, and e-filing requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Virginia personal injury litigation experience
• Strong working knowledge of Virginia court rules, civil procedure, and e-filing systems
• Proven ability to manage caseloads with accuracy and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience drafting legal documents and maintaining litigation files
• Proficiency with case management systems, with SmartAdvocate preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment