Corporate Litigation Paralegal

Hancock Daniel is a comprehensive boutique mid-sized health law firm with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. We provide a one-stop shop for healthcare clients throughout the United States. At Hancock Daniel, we provide our clients with exceptional service and outstanding results. 

We are growing and seek professionals who are bright, energetic, confident in their abilities, creative in their thinking, and dedicated to delivering superior service and results. Our congenial, team-oriented approach to practicing law offers a supportive and respectful working environment that fosters professional and personal growth.  

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Litigation Paralegal with experience in complex litigation, particularly in healthcare law, corporate disputes, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced legal setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of corporate and healthcare litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation. Assist attorneys with pre-litigation insurance coverage matters. Ensure smooth operations and excellent client service. 
• Conduct legal research, gather case law, and summarize findings.
• Draft and proofread routine and complex legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Manage document production, including e-discovery, Bates stamping, and indexing, as well as review, analyze, and organize document productions from other litigants. 
• Coordinate and track case deadlines, ensuring compliance with court schedules and procedural rules.
• Assist in preparing deposition summaries, trial exhibits, and witness preparation materials.
• Display proficiency with Virginia federal and state court filing procedures and ability to adapt to other jurisdictions and arbitration procedures. 
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain case files and litigation databases.
• Attend trials, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions as needed to support attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation defense experience, preferably in corporate or healthcare law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal research databases (LexisNexis), e-discovery platforms, document management systems, and video conference applications (Teams, Zoom).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and follow client guidelines and attorney preferences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and capable of managing multiple tasks with a friendly and efficient demeanor. 
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and corporate governance are a plus.
• Ability to work on-site and to attend trials, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions as needed. 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and team-oriented firm culture

If you are a dedicated litigation paralegal with a passion for corporate and healthcare law, we encourage you to apply!