Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Richmond, VA at Fute
Title: Paralegal
Company: Fute
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Duration: Fulltime
Job Duties:
- Manage client case files and deadlines with a strong attention to detail
- Engage with potential clients through intake calls, ensuring they feel heard and supported
- Assist a team of five attorneys with drafting and proofreading legal communications and other case-related documents
- Prepare electronic and physical binders and exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials
- Communicate with clients at various stages of representation
- Perform additional administrative paralegal duties as assigned, including sending retainer agreements, opening and closing client files, and handling filings, check-ins, and communications with administrative agencies and courts
Desired Qualifications:
- 1+ years of paralegal experience
- Completion of an accredited graduate or post-graduate paralegal program
- Strong computer skills, with experience using a practice management system (Practice Panther is a plus)
- Experience handling consultation intake calls and scheduling appointments
- Experience opening, maintaining, and closing client files
- Ability to perform legal research and proofread documents with accuracy and proficiency
- Litigation experience is a plus
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to work in a general office environment, including sitting for extended periods with occasional standing and walking
- Visual capability to work on a computer monitor for several hours per day
- Ability to work in a shared office environment
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as phones, keyboards, and copiers for extended periods
Why Join Us:
We pride ourselves on creating a positive, mentoring culture for new and mid-level paralegals. We offer a healthy work-life balance and a competitive hourly rate, along with a strong benefits package that includes fully paid short- and long-term disability insurance and parking. The firm also provides a generous contribution toward health, vision, and dental insurance plans, plus a 3% IRA match.
