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Job Title Paralegal
Location Remote
Time Zone US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas within a fast-paced, remote law firm environment. This is a full-time role requiring strong legal research, drafting, and case management abilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced working within a general practice setting handling diverse caseloads simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, memos, and briefs across multiple practice areas
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence
Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout all stages of litigation
Coordinate and calendar court dates, deadlines, depositions, and attorney schedules
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties on behalf of attorneys
Support attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders
Track case progress and proactively flag upcoming deadlines or missing documentation
Required Qualifications
Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent hands-on experience in a law firm
Minimum 2–3 years of paralegal experience in a general or multi-practice area law firm
Strong legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms
Demonstrated experience drafting legal documents across varied practice areas
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a professional, client-facing demeanor
Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines with accuracy and composure
Must have prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK-based law firms. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with US law, legal procedures, and court systems is a strong advantage
Experience supporting litigation, family law, immigration, or estate planning matters
Familiarity with court e-filing systems (PACER, state court portals, etc.)
Experience with legal case management software such as Clio, MyCase, or similar platforms
Exposure to billing, timekeeping, or client intake workflows
Tools & Technology
Legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis)
Case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar)
Google Workspace
Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools
Court e-filing portals (PACER and state equivalents)
Please NOTE It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
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