Elder Law & Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide continuous remote assistance to a law firm based in West Virginia

• Offer substantial litigation support and help with paperwork related to elder law cases and client communications

• Execute court filings

• Review and organize case documents

• Communicate with opposing counsel

• Proactively manage the progress of cases

• Aid in the procedural elements of ongoing litigation matters

• Complete forms and documentation related to non-litigation issues

• Engage directly and professionally with clients

• Independently monitor assignments and deadlines

• Provide consistent and reliable assistance to a solo attorney

• Handle a comprehensive range of tasks, including litigation duties, paperwork, forms, and client communication

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm as a Paralegal

• Strong, direct experience as a litigation paralegal

• Experience in elder law, probate, personal injury, or general civil litigation will be valued

• Ability to deliver litigation support, including court filings, organizing case materials, communicating with opposing counsel, and ensuring matters progress

• Experience in assisting with procedural aspects of active litigation cases

• Willingness and capability to manage both substantive litigation tasks and routine paperwork and forms

• Familiarity with completing forms and documentation for non-litigation matters

• Comfortable engaging directly and professionally with clients

• Strong organizational and case management skills with the ability to independently track assignments and deadlines

• Must be comfortable working remotely and largely independently while supporting a solo attorney

• Ability to take ownership of tasks and provide consistent, reliable support with minimal supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work

• Must have approximately 10+ hours per week of current availability, with the potential to increase hours as the firm's needs expand

• Experience in West Virginia legal matters is preferred but not mandatory

• Prior experience in elder law, estate/probate, or personal injury litigation is preferred

• Experience supporting a solo attorney or small law firm is advantageous

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities

• Flexible hours, starting at approximately 10+ hours per week, with significant potential for growth

• Continuous support opportunities available

• Access to an established network of legal professionals

• Confidential handling of resume submissions