Legal Secretary / Assistant Kiernan Trebach LLP | Richmond, VA About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working enviro…
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Paralegal jobs in Richmond, VA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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Senior Litigation Attorney, (Hybrid) Kiernan Trebach LLP | Richmond, VA _____________________________________________________________________ About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focu…
$91k - $145k
Title: Assistant Attorney General, General Civil UnitState Role Title: Assistant Attorney GeneralHiring Range: $91,000 - $145,000, Commensurate with ExperiencePay Band: UGAgency: Attorney General & Dept of LawLocation: O…
with clients facing serious criminal charges and significant consequences. Collaborate with other criminal defense attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across the firm's Virginia practice. Focus on practicing law wit…
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest busine…
$55 - $58.62 per hour
Safety Specialist Pay Rate: $55-$58.62/hr Location: Richmond, VA Per Diem offered Summary: The Safety Specialist serves as an Owner Safety Representative (OSR) supporting construction activities on utility scale solar an…
$50k
detail-oriented legal admin interested building a rewarding career. In this role, you will work closely alongside two senior paralegals supporting clients through critical life planning and estate administration. Whether…
$26 per hour
Experienced Document Review Attorney – Remote Great opportunity for licensed attorneys with significant document review experience interested in quality focused eDiscovery. Please apply to get on our roster for future li…
Job Description What is the opportunity? Embrace RBC Wealth Management’s core values and inclusive culture as an integral part of our branch serving financial advisors and our clients. As a Client Associate, become a tru…
recovery - Attend client meetings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances in the Fairfax area as required - Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys to develop case strategy and ensure timely case progress…
A growing civil defense law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience in insurance defense and general liability to join its collaborative and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for…
$85k - $115k
A respected Kansas City litigation practice is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join its growing team. This role offers hands-on litigation experience, mentorship from senior attorneys…
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What paralegals earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Senior | $31–$43 | $65k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Typical progression
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