<p>The firm seeks two seasoned professionals to support a busy family law litigation practice. Although “paralegal” is the likely working title, the client does not require formal paralegal education or certification. The firm is open to candidates from nontraditional backgrounds when they demonstrate professional maturity, sound judgment, strong business experience, adaptability, and the ability to succeed in a small-firm environment.</p><p>This is a substantive litigation-support role—not limited to clerical or administrative work. The firm will provide training on its procedures, family law practice, court processes, and document templates.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Draft correspondence and letters.</li><li>Communicate directly with clients.</li><li>Obtain documents and information from clients.</li><li>Contact courts and court personnel.</li><li>Interact professionally with opposing counsel and their staff.</li><li>Draft pleadings and other litigation documents using existing templates and samples.</li><li>File pleadings and other documents with the courts.</li><li>Assist attorneys throughout the lifecycle of family law matters.</li><li>Organize and maintain case documents and client information.</li><li>Learn and follow the firm’s procedures and applicable court practices.</li><li>Progress toward more advanced drafting, potentially including complaints and final orders, with training.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in Portsmouth, Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can manage case activity from intake through trial preparation. The role calls for strong judgment, precise document handling, and confident communication with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside providers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Open and organize new litigation matters, assemble case files, and prepare materials for attorney assessment and strategy discussions.<br>• Maintain active communication with clients and other parties to gather updates, relay information, and support ongoing case progress.<br>• Manage litigation calendars by tracking court dates, depositions, hearings, discovery deadlines, and other critical events in both state and federal matters.<br>• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and related legal documents for attorney review and filing.<br>• Review and summarize deposition transcripts, medical records, and case-related documentation to support litigation strategy and case evaluation.<br>• Request, monitor, and compile records from medical providers and other third parties, while keeping chronologies and case documentation current.<br>• Prepare subpoenas, demand packages, hearing exhibits, and document productions for delivery to the court, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.<br>• Coordinate with expert witnesses, medical professionals, and service providers for examinations, records reviews, and other case support activities.<br>• Assist with settlement preparation, mediation support, and trial readiness by organizing evidence, exhibits, and key case materials.<br>• Conduct legal and factual research using electronic research platforms and other available resources to assist attorneys with case development.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Legal Secretary</strong> to support a busy legal entity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and secretarial support to litigation attorneys</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials</li><li>File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting as needed</li><li>Manage case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and organization</li><li>Communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors professionally</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including document management, exhibit preparation, and coordination of logistics</li><li>Track deadlines and support attorneys in meeting court and client requirements</li><li>Perform other administrative duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a detail-oriented law firm in Virginia. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in litigation support who can provide dependable assistance to senior attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The right candidate will bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep matters organized while managing competing deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys and paralegals by coordinating discovery materials, pleadings, hearing preparation, trial exhibits, and court submissions.<br>• Draft, format, and revise legal documents, letters, and other case-related correspondence based on attorney direction and working drafts.<br>• Maintain accurate case records within firm systems, ensuring documents are properly filed, updated, and easy to retrieve.<br>• Create, organize, and manage physical and electronic case files to support efficient matter handling from opening through resolution.<br>• Oversee attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and other key case events while helping prevent scheduling conflicts.<br>• Track incoming communications and case activity daily to help ensure deadlines, court requirements, and follow-up items are addressed promptly.<br>• Support filing activities, including electronic court filings, and help prepare materials needed for litigation proceedings.<br>• Assist with administrative and legal support tasks related to personal injury matters and other active litigation cases as needed.