Paralegal jobs in Newport News, VA

Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Paralegal
  • City of Hampton
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • The purpose of the class is to provide responsible and confidential paraprofessional work in support of the professional legal staff of the Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office.  The class works under general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Completion of a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association or graduation from a college or university with a related Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree   
    • A minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent paralegal work or closely related experience.
    • Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

    Additional Requirements 

    • The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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  • 13 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • The Peninsula Center
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • The perfect candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Trust and Estate Administration. The perfect candidate must be well organized and be able to handle deadlines. Initially, this...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Hunter Old Law PLLC
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are a small law firm looking for paralegal support for a dynamic civil litigation practice. The position requires a flexible attitude and the ability to self-motivate but also allows immediate resp...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Mason, Mason, Walker & Hedrick, P.C.
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Established law firm specializing in insurance defense is seeking a paralegal/case manager in its Newport News officeto draft legal documents and correspondence and provide legal support. Must be able...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Immigration Paralegal
  • COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES
  • Newport, VA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: NewportNewsOffice - Newport News, VA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.07 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Immigration Paralegal
  • Commonwealth Catholic Charities
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • About CCC: Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Paralegal
  • ProspectBlue
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • ProspectBlue has partnered with a reputable firm in Virginia Beach, VA and is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralega...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Oast & Taylor
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a long-term career opportunity with an established law firm? If so, ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Litigation Paralegal
  • The Moody Law Firm
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Job Description Job Description We have an immediate opening for a Senior Litigation Paralegal. We are looking for a sen...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Paralegal
  • Williams Mullen Clark Dobbins PC
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Williams Mullen is seeking a full time Tax paralegal. This position is 100% in the offic...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Paralegal
  • Williams Mullen Clark Dobbins PC
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Williams Mullen is seeking a full time Tax paralegal. This position is 100% in the offic...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters
  • Norfolk, VA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY Under the general supervision of Chief Legal Officer and Director of Legal Services, the Paralegal will ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Hunter Old Law PLLC
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Description We are a small law firm looking for paralegal support for a dynamic civil litigation practice. The position ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Law Paralegal
  • Prime Legal Staff Corporation
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Prime Legal is supporting a local law firm on their search for a Family Law Paralegal to support their office in Virgini...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Paralegal jobs
$81,634 to $101,111
Newport News, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

Paralegal in Temple, TX
Paralegals, or legal assistants, work in private law firms or in the public sector and perform support tasks for attorneys.
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Paralegal in Fairbanks, AK
The laws vary from state to state, but generally speaking, paralegals aren’t able to set legal fees, give legal advice or represent a client in court.  Those are duties that only lawyers are allowed to do.  Apart from that, paralegals are pretty much able to perform and assist attorneys with any other tasks.
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Paralegal in Richland, WA
The list above suggests that an ideal paralegal candidate will have a fundamental knowledge of the legal system and an extreme attention to detail.
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