Paralegal 1 (Pre-Law Program)

The Paralegal 1 will support attorneys with legal research, litigation, workplace investigations, legislative and regulatory tracking, and client communications.

• Drafting research memoranda and factual summaries.
• Assisting with client alerts, blog posts, and legislative and regulatory updates.
• Supporting workplace investigations and analyzing related documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Attending and supporting arbitrations, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Cite-checking and proofreading legal documents.
• Coordinating case organization, document management, and filing deadlines.
• Supporting firm initiatives such as DEI programs, business development activities, recruiting, and community engagement efforts.

In accordance with the Virginia HB 636/SB 215 law, the expected salary range for this Virginia position is between $50,490 - $65,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. 

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with "Paralegal Pre-Law" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.