Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

No Remote

TYPE

Direct Hire

ID

VA89-2754109

POSTED

Apr 13, 2026

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal who can independently manage PI cases from intake through trial or settlement. Most of their cases will be assigned post intake and initial development of the file. This role requires familiarity with pre-litigation and litigation phases of personal injury matters, strong independent drafting skills, with excellent grammar skills, and the ability to proactively manage deadlines, discovery, and attorney calendars in a fast-paced litigation environment. The candidate should have general district and circuit court experience. Federal court would be a plus.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned PI paralegal who can take ownership of the files, draft pleadings and discovery with or without templates, and serve as a litigation partner to the attorney.

Responsibilities:

Track statute of limitations, manage deadlines, discovery deadlines, and court-ordered dates as provided in Scheduling Orders

Maintain complete and well-organized electronic and physical case files

Monitor medical treatment progression and ensure cases are medically mature before resolution

Understand and manage liens.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and correspondence with minimal attorney oversight

Prepare complaints, motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, and settlement-related filings

Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness lists, (some medical summaries), medical index, and trial binders

Handle e-filing in state courts. Federal court is a bonus. Manage incoming discovery and organize medical records, bills, and wage loss documentation

Prepare initial discovery responses and objections

Manage attorney's calendar, including court appearances, deadlines, and hearings using Outlook

Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert conferences

Coordinate with opposing counsel, court staff, court reporters, medical providers, and experts.

Requirements:

Significant experience as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (typically 5+ years) with demonstrated skills, strong understanding of personal injury litigation timelines, damages, and discovery, experience managing medical records and liens; excellent organizational skills, calendaring, and deadline-management skills.