Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal

Location (city, state): Fairfax, VA (Onsite)

Industry: Law Firm

Type: Contract (4+ month contract)

Pay: $26 - $30 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

About Our Client:

Our client is a reputable and established law firm with a proven track record of excellence. The firm values professionalism, collaboration, and client service, offering a dynamic workplace for legal professionals looking to grow their careers.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal with 3-4+ years of legal experience to support our legal team in complex case management and advanced legal functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures, independently manage caseloads, and provide high-level support to attorneys in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of case preparation, discovery, and trial.
• Draft complex legal documents, including motions, pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and factual investigations to support case strategy.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and other legal documents.
• Manage large volumes of documents and maintain detailed, organized case files.
• Coordinate and manage deadlines, court filings (state and federal), and docketing.
• Prepare for and attend trials, hearings, depositions, and client meetings as needed.
• Liaise with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors.
• Mentor and support junior paralegals or legal assistants as needed.

Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years of Paralegal experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Highly polished, organized, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (equivalent experience may compensate).

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment.
• Work in a collaborative, professional setting.
• Benefit Information: Vision, Dental, Medical, 401(k)

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.