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Job Description Butterfly Staffing is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a well-established law firm in Portsmouth, Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile litigation matters across state and federal courts, including personal injury, medical malpractice, FELA/railroad cases, workers' compensation, and other complex practice areas. Position Overview The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys in all phases of case management—from intake through trial. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating medical records and expert witnesses, calendaring critical deadlines, and assisting with mediation and trial preparation. Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities • Open and process new cases; maintain organized case files for attorney review, • Communicate with clients and provide regular updates, • Calendar SOLs, hearings, depositions, trial dates, and discovery deadlines, • Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and other legal documents for attorney review, • Prepare demand packages and manage document production from opposing counsel, • Summarize depositions, transcripts, and medical records, • Coordinate with medical providers, experts, and witnesses; prepare medical chronologies and exhibit binders, • Subpoena, track, and organize medical and other case records, • Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, witness lists, and pre-trial agreements, • Conduct legal research using electronic databases and traditional sources, • Minimum of 3 years' litigation paralegal experience (personal injury and/or FELA/railroad law strongly preferred), • Strong organizational, research, and problem-solving skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and client management software, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure, • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • Comprehensive benefits package including:, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Paid time off and holidays

Job Description Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individual for the position of Personnel Security Adjudicator. Job Description: Summary: The Personnel Security Adjudicator will perform adjudications support and administrative services required in support of DCMS-34 security program management initiatives at SECCEN in Chesapeake VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Review, analyze, and evaluate results of investigations to recommend employment, suitability/fitness, credentialing, and/or security clearance eligibility to a government adjudicator., • Contractor shall summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator worksheet, recommend approval/disapproval, and annotate pertinent suitability factors and security guidelines, as applicable., • Corroborate or mitigate serious derogatory information., • Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information., • Prepare requests for additional investigation, obtain additional information, or satisfy other USCG requirements, • Perform preliminary adjudicative reviews of National Security, Fitness, or Suitability cases to present to the government for final adjudicative decision. Although the level of these case type varies, each contractor must complete at least 3-5 cases per day., • Record all adjudicative activities within the DHS system of record; Integrated Security Management System (ISMS)., • Follow DCMS-342 standard operating processes and use applicable SECCEN guides., • High School Diploma, • Three (3) years of experience making national security, suitability or fitness determinations or providing adjudicative recommendations to a Government Adjudicator., • Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) is required., • Favorably adjudicated T3 or higher Background Investigation, • In-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for the performance and adjudication of BIs, • Experience in reviewing and evaluating Reports of Investigations (ROIs) on applicants - contractors and employees, • Making security and suitability determinations within the limits of the agency delegated authority, • Preparing written evaluations and statements of issues, LOIs, SORs, • Proficient writing skills, • Detailed knowledge of personnel security administration requirements, Adjudicative Guidelines, Suitability Factors and DCSA clearance procedures, • e-QIP, CVS/PIPS, NP2 Portal, DISS use and management, • Develops draft operating procedures and security education material, • Strong customer service and communication skills, oral and written Communication: Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English. GRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GRS will continue to abide by obligations under VEVRRA and Section 503 physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics that are protected by law.

Job Description Prestigious creditor rights law firm is seeking a Maryland and Virginia licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience practicing in the area of real estate, foreclosure and/or creditors’ rights law for mid to high level attorney position. Key Responsibilities: • Detailed review of documentation related to MD and VA foreclosures to ensure compliance with state and federal law, • Communicate with client and courts in a timely and professional manner, • Attend court status hearings, mediations and litigation, • Manage portfolio of title curative and litigation matters related to MD and VA foreclosures and other default related issues., • Prioritize and manage a portfolio of active files and complete daily tasks to ensure legal action exceeds clients’ timelines and expectations, • Day to day handling of the Virginia foreclosure pre-sale, post-sale and accounting processes Ideal candidate must demonstrate/possess: · Have the mentality that we, all firm employees, support each other so that we can solve our clients’ problems · High level of motivation with ability to work independently · Ability to multitask and be a team player · The ability to take changes as a positive and work towards constant process improvement . Bar in Maryland and Virginia required Education: . Juris Doctorate, Maryland and Virginia Law License Required What we offer: · Competitive pay · Rewarding career with opportunity for growth · Culture where all employees are respected and appreciated for hard work · Comprehensive training and mentoring programs · Paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan, Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Job Description Our consumer law firm is in search of an attorney licensed in Virginia to join our growing practice. This is a contract position, so the ideal candidate should either have their own practice already, or be looking to supplement their current income with additional work. This is a work from home position that requires you to communicate with clients, managing attorneys, and legal support staff remotely -- so a strong understanding of technology is crucial. You should have excellent people skills, be able to work autonomously with limited supervision, and possess excellent organizational & time-management skills in order to meet strict deadlines. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please submit a formatted resume for consideration. Job Type: Contract Pay: ~ $2,000.00 per month Schedule: • Monday to Friday License/Certification: • Virginia bar license in good standing (Required) Work Location: Remote

Review, analyze, and evaluate results of investigations to recommend employment, suitability/fitness, credentialing, and/or security clearance eligibility to a government adjudicator. Detailed knowledge of personnel security administration requirements, OPM clearance procedures.