Paralegal

Ford Richardson, P.
C.
is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Our firm has satellite locations in Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, and Southwestern Virginia.
The firm is composed of a team of seasoned trial attorneys with extensive experience handling commercial litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
The lawyers at Ford Richardson also are recognized leaders in the field of workers' compensation defense.
Ford Richardson was nominated as one of Virginia Business Magazine's best places to work in 2021.
Ford Richardson, P.
C.
is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to fill a position in their Richmond, VA office.
In addition to the requisite experience, the ideal candidate will be incredibly organized, be able to prioritize tasks, consistently meet deadlines, and possess proven customer service skills.
Responsibilities: · Organize, properly index, and analyze medical records and other file materials.
Maintain physical and electronic files for each assigned matter.
· Provide status reports and recommendations to attorneys in preparation for and throughout all stages of litigation.
· Carry a caseload of approximately 40 – 60 active files and work with multiple attorneys, who are sometimes located in other offices/remote.
· Draft substantive correspondence to clients/other parties/courts, answers to discovery, and various pleadings.
· Maintain attorney calendars including scheduling depositions, phone calls, and mediations.
Experience & Qualifications: · College degree or equivalent work experience in a law firm.
· At least 2 years as a paralegal or legal assistant with comparable job responsibilities, preferably in workers’ compensation/insurance defense.
· Experience keeping and timely entering billable hours on a monthly basis strongly preferred.
· Practical knowledge of timekeeping software such as Juris preferred.
· Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
The position is full-time with benefits.
Salary is commensurate with experience generous bonus structure in place.
If interested, please forward a resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and references to Jobs @ FordRichardsonLaw.
com.
Please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject of your message.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) * legal: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person