01. Paralegal with US litigation experience | Fully Remote | USD Pyment

Overview

This role supports attorneys in U.S.-based litigation matters from case development and discovery through settlement or trial. The position is fully remote.

Litigation Paralegals with U.S. litigation experience—particularly in plaintiff-side employment law, workers’ compensation, personal injury, or other U.S. litigation practice areas—are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare complaints, amended complaints, answers, and other pleadings.
• Draft demand letters, settlement communications, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses, including:
  • Interrogatories
  • Requests for Production
  • Requests for Admissions
• Prepare initial disclosures, Rule 26 disclosures, and other applicable state or federal litigation disclosures.
• Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, deposition exhibits, and deposition summaries.
• Assist with witness preparation, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Draft motions, responses, notices, and other litigation-related documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain litigation files, exhibits, pleadings, and supporting evidence.
• Manage case deadlines, court calendars, filing requirements, and litigation schedules.
• Conduct factual investigations and collect, review, and organize relevant evidence.
• Review and organize case materials as applicable, including medical records, employment records, personnel files, wage records, accident reports, and insurance documentation.
• Prepare chronologies, summaries, evidence indexes, and case status reports.
• Coordinate client communications, document collection, and follow-ups.
• Support attorneys with case development, legal research, and litigation strategy preparation.
• Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Assist with settlement documentation and case closure procedures.
• Maintain accurate case notes, task updates, and billing entries, as required.
• Ensure work product is accurate, properly organized, and completed according to attorney instructions and applicable deadlines.

Requirements

• Substantial experience preparing litigation documents, managing case files, coordinating discovery, and supporting attorneys with case preparation.
• Comfortable handling a high-volume caseload, managing competing deadlines, and producing accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced legal environment with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong written English skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, including identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and documentation gaps.
• Ability to work independently, follow attorney instructions, and communicate proactively about case progress or potential delays.
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and document management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Employment litigation (employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, and related employment claims)
• Workers’ compensation (claim documentation, medical record review, case management, discovery, hearing preparation, and settlement support)
• Personal injury (demand packages, medical record summaries, liability documentation, insurance correspondence, discovery, deposition preparation, and settlement support)
• Civil litigation (drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing motions, coordinating depositions, and assisting with hearings or trial preparation)
• Federal and state court litigation (familiarity with litigation procedures, court filing requirements, deadlines, and applicable procedural rules)

Additional preferred experience drafting and preparing:

• Complaints, amended complaints, and other pleadings
• Discovery requests and responses
• Rule 26 disclosures or comparable state-court disclosures
• Deposition notices, subpoenas, exhibits, and summaries
• Demand letters and settlement packages
• Motions, responses, and supporting litigation documents
• Medical chronologies, employment timelines, and evidence summaries
• Mediation, hearing, and trial preparation materials

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid leave and U.S. holiday recognition.
• Wellness Support: access to in-house psychological and wellness coaching services.
• Learning and Growth:
  • Free access to coaching programs supporting personal and professional development
  • Free access to over 200 continuous improvement courses

Location

• Fully remote