Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for filings, hearings, and discovery deadlines)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Paralegal to provide substantive legal support to attorneys in litigation, corporate, and compliance matters. This role requires advanced legal research, drafting skills, and case preparation expertise. The Paralegal is central to ensuring cases move forward efficiently and that attorneys are supported with accurate, timely work product.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Drafting: Prepare contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and corporate governance documents under attorney supervision.
• Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or government databases. Summarize case law, statutes, and regulations into actionable memos.
• Case Preparation:
  • Draft deposition summaries, organize exhibits, and prepare trial binders.
  • Track litigation calendars and ensure discovery and filing deadlines are met.
• Compliance Support: Assist with regulatory filings, licensing documentation, and compliance policy updates.
• Contract Support: Review commercial agreements, summarize key terms, and flag potential risks for attorney review.
• Client Interaction: Gather documents from clients, provide updates on case progress, and clarify required information.
• Document Management: Maintain accurate and secure legal records using case/document management software (Clio, Relativity, iManage).
• E-Discovery: Support document review projects, organize productions, and ensure compliance with discovery obligations.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit:

• Skilled writer with a strong eye for legal detail.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Proactive and resourceful in supporting attorneys with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working across multiple practice areas (litigation, corporate, compliance).

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 3+ years professional paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with case/document management systems (Clio, Relativity, iManage).
• Strong legal research experience (Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing discovery.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Litigation support including trial preparation.
• Corporate paralegal experience (entity formation, minutes, board resolutions).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• E-discovery and document review expertise.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A Paralegal's day revolves around supporting attorneys with substantive casework, research, and preparation. You will:

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, and corporate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare concise memos that attorneys use to advise clients or argue cases.
• Manage case timelines by tracking litigation calendars, discovery deadlines, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare cases for hearings or trial by summarizing depositions, organizing exhibits, and compiling binders.
• Support compliance and contracts by reviewing agreements, identifying risks, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary records and keep files audit-ready.

In essence: Paralegals provide the research, drafting, and organizational backbone that allows attorneys to litigate, advise, and negotiate effectively.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):

• Zero missed litigation or compliance deadlines.
• Drafted documents requiring minimal revision by attorneys.
• Organized, audit-ready case files at all times.
• Research delivered on time and directly useful to attorney strategy.

Interview Process:

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3. Practical Task (e.g., draft a discovery request or summarize a case decision)
4. Client Interview
5. Offer & Background Verification