Paralegal

Paralegal

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Client: Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, LLP

Website: https://www.fflmlaw.com/

Salary: $50,000–$65,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person

About the Client

Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, LLP is a two-attorney civil law firm based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving clients throughout the Tidewater and Hampton Roads regions. With 36 years of experience, the firm focuses on domestic relations, estate planning, and estate litigation.

The firm provides personalized legal services and seeks a dependable, organized professional who can help maintain efficient office operations while supporting attorneys and clients with professionalism and discretion.

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Paralegal to support its attorneys across domestic relations, civil litigation, estate planning, and estate litigation matters.

The successful candidate will assist with legal document preparation, case management, court filings, client communication, and office coordination. This role requires strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Because the attorneys are frequently away from the office attending court proceedings and client meetings, the Paralegal must be proactive, dependable, and comfortable managing daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Draft and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.

Prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.

Assist attorneys with estate litigation and civil litigation matters.

Support domestic relations cases by preparing documents, organizing case files, and tracking important deadlines.

Communicate professionally and discreetly with clients, including individuals navigating sensitive family or personal matters.

Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.

Prepare and submit electronic filings with Virginia courts.

Maintain accurate, organized case files and legal documentation.

Monitor deadlines and ensure legal documents and administrative tasks are completed on time.

Coordinate daily office activities and help keep cases moving forward efficiently.

Take initiative in identifying and addressing administrative needs while attorneys are out of the office.

Qualifications

Prior paralegal experience, preferably in Virginia domestic relations, civil litigation, estate planning, or estate administration.

Strong legal writing, proofreading, editing, and document preparation skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Familiarity with legal case management, court filing procedures, and deadline tracking.

Experience with calendar management and appointment scheduling.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and work independently.

Reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, particularly in sensitive or emotionally challenging situations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-directed Paralegal with a background in Virginia domestic relations or civil litigation, ideally complemented by experience in estate planning or estate litigation.

They should be confident drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing case files, coordinating court filings, and communicating with clients. The strongest candidate will be organized, dependable, and capable of keeping the firm's daily operations running smoothly without constant supervision.

Experience working in a small law firm is particularly valuable, as the role requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities.

Simple Explanation of the Job

This Paralegal will help two attorneys manage their legal cases and keep their law office organized.

You will prepare legal paperwork, help with divorce and family law cases, assist with wills and trusts, organize case files, schedule appointments, communicate with clients, and make sure court documents and deadlines are handled properly.

Because the attorneys are often away at court or meeting clients, you will need to be comfortable working independently, staying organized, and taking responsibility for your work.

Screening Questions

How many years of experience do you have working as a Paralegal?

How many years of experience do you have with Virginia domestic relations or civil litigation matters?

Do you have experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and settlement agreements?

Have you prepared estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or advance directives?

Do you have experience assisting with estate litigation or estate administration?

Are you familiar with electronic court filing procedures in Virginia?

Have you managed legal calendars, court deadlines, client appointments, and case files independently?

Are you comfortable working independently when attorneys are frequently out of the office?

Are you comfortable communicating with clients dealing with sensitive family or personal legal matters?

Are you able to work full-time, in person, in Virginia Beach, VA?

What are your salary expectations within the $50,000–$65,000 range?

If selected, when would you be available to start?