Paralegal - Products Liabilty & Tort - Charlottesville, VA

McGuireWoods LLP, one of the top law firms in the country, is looking for an experienced Paralegal to work in our Products Liability & Tort Department in our Charlottesville, VA office.  The successful candidate will be highly organized and a motivated team player. Duties include organizing and maintaining document files, which may include research; case related and transactional documents and materials produced in the discovery process. Perform basic factual research and investigation. Will assist with document acquisition, organization, review and analysis. Compile information from various sources, assist with trial preparation; proofread legal documents and communicate with clients professionally, over telephone and in person.

 

Experience in Products Litigation very helpful and desirous.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to think clearly, respond positively, evaluate situations to determine appropriate action and act decisively under pressure. Professional demeanor, strong facility with personal computers required. Must be willing to work overtime and travel, when necessary. Ability to meet targeted billable hours. Conduct basic research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other on-line computer assisted research databases. Four-year paralegal certificate and relative legal experience required.

 

Please submit cover letter and resume, include current salary and legal practice areas where you have experience, to mwresumes@mcguirewoods.com .  No phone calls or agencies, please.