What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected litigation boutique handling complex, high-stakes defense matters
- Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys from case inception through trial
- Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while staying connected to the team
- Exposure to sophisticated litigation typically seen in larger firms, without big-law burnout
- Long-term stability at a firm with a strong reputation, loyal clients, and low turnover
Location
Hybrid role based in Richmond, Virginia, with work performed both remotely and from the office in the historic Shockoe Slip district.
Note
This role requires prior complex litigation paralegal experience. Candidates without hands-on litigation support experience through discovery and trial will not be considered.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established litigation boutique with a national defense practice and deep roots in Virginia. Known for handling complex product liability, toxic tort, transportation, healthcare, and commercial litigation matters, the firm combines sophisticated legal work with a collaborative, people-first culture and long-term client relationships.
Job Description
- Manage litigation matters from initial incident through trial
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and legal filings
- Issue FOIAs and subpoenas and track document collection and production
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and vendors
- Assist with deposition preparation, trial exhibits, and trial support
- Maintain case timelines, deadlines, and litigation calendars
- Serve as a hands-on trial paralegal when needed
Qualifications
- 2 years of complex litigation paralegal experience
- Experience supporting cases through discovery and trial
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Four-year college degree preferred
- Strong technology proficiency preferred
- Ability to travel occasionally for trial support
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Collegial, respectful firm culture with approachable leadership
- High-quality work without excessive billable pressure
- Hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-office collaboration
- Long-term career growth and stability
- Opportunity to be a true litigation partner, not just support staff
JPC-582
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $55,000 - $85,000