Paralegal (Litigation, Corporate & Legal Research)

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 Interview with Pavago Recruiter Practical Task (drafting or legal research scenario) Client Interview Offer & Background Verification Apply Now If you: Have strong legal drafting and research skills Thrive in deadline-driven environments Want to work on real legal matters (not admin work) This role is a strong fit.