Paralegal

Paralegal (Litigation, Corporate & Legal Research) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for filings & deadlines)
About the Role

We’re hiring a Paralegal to provide hands-on legal support across litigation, corporate, and compliance matters.

This is not an admin role — this is a substantive legal support position .
You will be responsible for drafting documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring cases move forward accurately and on time .

If you’re detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across multiple legal areas — this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
Legal Drafting (Core Responsibility)

- Draft and prepare:

- Contracts

- Pleadings

- Motions

- Discovery requests/responses

- Corporate governance documents

- Ensure all work is accurate and aligned with attorney guidance

Legal Research & Analysis

- Conduct research using:

- Westlaw

- LexisNexis

- Analyze:

- Case law

- Statutes

- Regulations

- Deliver concise, actionable research memos

Case Preparation & Litigation Support

- Prepare:

- Deposition summaries

- Exhibits

- Trial binders

- Track:

- Litigation calendars

- Filing deadlines

- Discovery timelines

- Ensure nothing slips through the cracks

Contract & Compliance Support

- Review commercial agreements and summarize key terms

- Flag legal risks for attorney review

- Support:

- Regulatory filings

- Licensing

- Compliance documentation (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

Document & Case Management

- Maintain organized legal files using:

- Clio

- Relativity

- iManage

- Ensure all records are:

- Accurate

- Secure

- Audit-ready

E-Discovery & Document Review

- Support document review and production

- Organize and manage discovery materials

- Ensure compliance with discovery obligations

Client & Attorney Support

- Communicate with clients to collect documents and information

- Provide case updates when required

- Support attorneys with research, drafting, and case execution

What Makes You a Strong Fit

- You are a strong legal writer with attention to detail

- You manage multiple cases without missing deadlines

- You are proactive and resourceful

- You can work independently with minimal supervision

- You are comfortable across litigation, corporate, and compliance work

Required Experience & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

- 3+ years professional paralegal experience

- Strong experience with:

- Westlaw / LexisNexis

- Hands-on drafting experience (litigation + corporate documents)

- Experience with:

- Clio / Relativity / iManage

- Strong understanding of litigation processes and deadlines

Nice to Have

- Trial preparation experience

- Corporate law exposure:

- Entity formation

- Board resolutions

- Governance documentation

- Experience with compliance frameworks:

- GDPR

- HIPAA

- SOX

- Advanced e-discovery/document review experience

What a Typical Day Looks Like

- Draft legal documents and filings

- Conduct legal research and prepare memos

- Track deadlines and manage case timelines

- Prepare materials for hearings or trial

- Review contracts and flag risks

- Organize and maintain case files

- Communicate with clients and attorneys

In short:
You are the execution backbone that allows attorneys to move faster and more effectively.
Key Metrics (KPIs)

- Zero missed deadlines (litigation/compliance)

- Drafts requiring minimal revisions

- Clean, organized, audit-ready case files

- Research delivered on time and actionable

- High reliability and attorney satisfaction

Why This Role Stands Out

- High ownership of substantive legal work

- Exposure to multiple legal areas (litigation + corporate + compliance)

- Work directly with attorneys and case strategy

- Clear expectations and performance metrics

- Opportunity to grow into senior legal roles

Interview Process

- Initial Phone Screen

- Video