Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

As a Litigation Paralegal at Rutter Mills, you will play an important role in case strategy and execution, managing personal injury files from litigation through trial. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and medical providers to help cases move efficiently and meet all procedural requirements under Virginia law.

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 medical records, billing documentation, and lien information, and assist with negotiating lien reductions as part of the case resolution process.
• Coordinate depositions, 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

• 2+ years of Virginia personal injury litigation experience.
• General District Court and Circuit Court experience required.
• 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, maintaining litigation files, and resolving or negotiating medical liens.
• Proficiency with case management systems, SmartAdvocate preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) after 1 year
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with experienced trial attorneys

Pay

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time Monday through Friday

Location: On-site in Hampton, Virginia