Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee cases from the initial intake to final resolution

• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents

• Create and electronically file court documents

• Perform legal and factual research

• Organize discovery and trial preparations

• Monitor deadlines, hearings, and case schedules

• Liaise with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Ensure the progression of cases by anticipating the needs of attorneys

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm

• Background in supporting at least two practice areas (Litigation, Criminal, Estate Planning, Probate, Family Law, Immigration, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Employment, Personal Injury, or similar)

• Bachelor's degree required

• Proficient legal writing, drafting, and proofreading abilities

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and detail-oriented skills

• Capability to manage multiple cases independently in a remote setting

• Availability for a minimum of 20 hours per week

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat

• Experience with electronic court filing (state and/or federal)

• Familiarity with legal research practices

• Experience with legal case management software

• Consistent access to high-speed internet and a professional home office environment

• Preference for a Windows-based computer

• Experience with Clio Manage or similar practice management software (Nice to Have)

• Trial preparation experience (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with federal court filing (CM/ECF) (Nice to Have)

• Experience assisting multiple attorneys (Nice to Have)

• Background in remote work for a law firm (Nice to Have)

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• Options for remote work