Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Licensed Attorney to join their team as a Senior Paralegal supporting a U.S.-based law firm. This position is tailored specifically for qualified legal professionals who bring a sophisticated understanding of legal principles, advanced analytical reasoning, and high-level case processing capabilities.

In this role, you will leverage your formal legal education and analytical training to deliver high-impact paralegal support, comprehensive legal research, document drafting, and case management directly to U.S. attorneys and managing partners.

Schedule: Remote, Full Time | Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm EST, with 1 hour unpaid/paid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Legal Research & Drafting

• Conduct in-depth legal research on U.S. federal, state, and local statutes, case law, and administrative regulations using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Fastcase.
• Draft complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, briefs, non-disclosure agreements, and contract clauses.
• Prepare comprehensive legal memos, case summaries, deposition summaries, and trial exhibits.

Case Management & Workflow Optimization

• Manage case files from intake through resolution using legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Filevine, Smokeball).
• Monitor case dockets, track court deadlines, and maintain firm-wide litigation calendars.
• Organize, index, and review large volumes of discovery documents, medical records, or financial disclosures.

Client & Operational Support

• Draft professional correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and expert witnesses.
• Assist with client intake interviews, fact-gathering, and drafting preliminary case assessments.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including legal billing entries, document formatting, and electronic filing (e-filing) across state and federal court portals.

Requirements:

• Dedicated, quiet home office space conducive to handling confidential legal information.
• High-speed, reliable internet connection with a backup connection plan.
• Modern computer setup with dual-monitor capabilities (preferred).

Mandatory Education & Credentials

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent legal degree from an accredited law school.
• Active, valid Law License / Bar Admission in your home jurisdiction (Non-licensed paralegal applicants will not be considered for this specific role).

Professional Experience & Skills

• Legal Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of active legal practice or senior-level paralegal/legal virtual assistant experience supporting U.S. law firms.
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English language skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with U.S. Legal Tech (Clio, Filevine, MyCase, Smokeball, Westlaw, LexisNexis) and advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Analytical Capability: Proven ability to analyze complex facts, synthesize legal arguments, and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Practice Area Adaptability

• Litigation Support: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Employment Law.
• Transactional & Corporate: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate Formation & Compliance, Intellectual Property.
• Regulatory: Immigration Law, Bankruptcy, Workers' Compensation.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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