Paralegal

Dunlap Law is not your typical law firm. At Dunlap Law, we foster a culture deeply rooted in empowerment, education, and empathy and centered on collaboration, integrity, and respect. As a women-owned and women-led firm, we prioritize creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member thrives. We also lean in on technology with a robust IT infrastructure, including ethically-appropriate AI tools. We have an immediate opening for another paralegal.The Paralegal Role at Dunlap LawThis full-time, fully remote position reports directly to attorneys and works collaboratively with Dunlap Law's other paralegal and administrative team. Responsibilities include business/corporate law and back-office administrative paralegal work, while providing backup paralegal support as needed in the areas of litigation and estate planning. This position is best for someone who wants to master and spearhead essential repeatable processes. However, the best candidate embraces continual growth and opportunity because that's our firm's culture. If you are a dynamic, driven, and curious person then opportunities will abound for you to leverage your understanding of what our business clients need and how best to deliver it. Why Work at Dunlap Law?The culture we have co-created at Dunlap law is priceless. Our essential qualities include the following:High EQ: We are kind and generous of spirit. Empathetic and patient with everyone. We are honest, direct, and forthright communicators.Open-minded & Humble: We freely share knowledge and support one another. We are teachable and open to disagreement. We value each other and our different perspectives.Principled: We are guided by clear vision. With high integrity, we own outcomes and mistakes. We decide from principle, not emotion.Driven:We are intrinsically driven to create desired results and refuse to settle for less. Challenges are growth opportunities.Tenacious: We set and achieve goals.Resilient: We learn from our mistakes. We respectfully disagree to reach the truth. We are a little better every day.CompensationBegins at $27 per hour depending on qualification and experience; paid as salary.Health, dental, vision insurance401k with matchPTO for all federal holidays and moreESSENTIAL DUTIES HIGHLIGHTSCorporate/business paralegal tasks:Registered agent services, including preparing and filing annual SCC reports, paying annual SCC fees, receiving and forwarding process, and auditing and/ or maintaining electronic Minute Books.Reviewing client applications for SWaM, VDACS, and IRS Form 1023.Drafting, proofreading, and/or filing documents for corporate formations, dissolutions, amendments, restatements, reinstatements, resolutions, consents, and fictitious names.Attorney Support or Administrative duties:Drafting scopes of work for clients or prospective clientsEngaging directly with clients, pursuant to attorney directionPreparing, sending, and tracking mail via USPS and FedExReceiving and processing mailCoordinating couriers and process serversNotarizing documentsSending documents for eSignatureHandling incoming calls, emails, and client intakes when our Practice Manager is outAttending and facilitating events as needed, such as networking events, luncheons workshops, and firm outingsRunning ad hoc errandsLitigation paralegal tasks:Communicating with courts, including scheduling hearings and trial dates and inquiring about procedures, orders and motions, and escrow releasesSubmitting correspondence to courts, opposing parties and counsel via mail, email, and faxAssisting attorneys with monitoring and meeting court deadlinesScanning, sorting, organizing, and compiling documentsEstate planning paralegal tasks:Working with clients to obtain information necessary to complete their estate planningOrdering and filing deeds with Virginia localitiesDrafting and proofreading estate planning documentsScheduling and witnessing estate signingsPreparing and providing clients with estate planning binders and digital copies of executed estate documentsCRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Exceptional interpersonal and EQ skills which positively benefit interaction with internal teams, clients, and vendorsComfortable with and able to quickly learn new technologiesGood comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally and/ or in writingExcellent English language drafting and proofreading skillsOpen to and receptive to other's information, ideas, and feelings; willing to ask questions and to consider the perspectives of othersWilling to learn new skills or tasks or new ways to accomplish goals in response to changing work environments or client needsSelf-sufficient and self-motivated, with a dedication to learning, problem solving, keeping up to date technically, and applying new knowledge to your jobAbility to maintain concentration, productivity, and meet deadlines in a remote work environmentWillingness and ability to report to, be trained by, take direction and receive feedback from attorneys and/or a paralegal supervisorREQUIRED CREDENTIALS:One of the following: (i) a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program; (ii) on-the-job training; or (iii)an associate degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved programFamiliarity with the Virginia State Corporation Commission's database and knowledge with SCC-related tasksComputer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office apps (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat ProVirginia notary commission or willingness to obtain one upon hireNo less than two years of work experience as a full-time paralegal with a demonstrated history of accomplishing the Essential Duties noted aboveResidency in the metro Richmond geographic area, a valid Virginia driver's license, and a reliable vehicle to run occasional errands and attend in-person meetingsA keen eye for detail and accuracyGREAT-TO-HAVE CREDENTIALS:Advanced or ongoing education in paralegal studies, communications, marketing, business, or a related field3+ years of paralegal experience with a demonstrated history of accomplishing the Essential Duties noted aboveExperience in real estate closing transactions (commercial preferred), including independent management of closing and title agency documents Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Teams platform, Clio Manage, Egnyte, Simplifile, and eSignature softwaresDemonstrated experience thriving in a remote work environmentDiversity is very important to us. Research shows that historically marginalized people are less likely to apply for positions if they don't "check every box." If you meet our "MUST HAVE" credentials, then please apply even if you don't check every box. You might not have everything we are looking for, but your unique spark might be exactly what we need. At Dunlap Law we celebrate differences and are committed to creating a firm where everyone can thrive regardless of whether you are a client, an attorney, or a staff member. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. We hope you will bring your whole fabulous, authentic self to work.We look forward to talking soon! If you'd like to apply, please upload a cover letter and resume to

Created: 2025-02-25