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

Overview

Litigation Paralegal (U.S.-based legal experience)

This fully remote role supports attorneys throughout the litigation process—from case development and discovery through settlement or trial. Candidates should have experience in U.S. litigation practice areas, such as plaintiff-side employment law, workers’ compensation, personal injury, or other U.S. litigation matters.

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 medical records, employment records, personnel files, wage records, accident reports, insurance documentation, and other case-related materials, as applicable.
• 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 all work product is accurate, properly organized, and completed in accordance with attorney instructions and applicable deadlines.

Requirements

• Substantial experience preparing litigation documents and managing case files.
• Experience coordinating discovery and supporting attorneys with case preparation.
• Ability to handle a high-volume caseload.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and produce accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced legal environment with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized work style.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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

Other preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a paralegal or litigation support professional working on U.S.-based litigation matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. state and federal litigation procedures, discovery, and case management.
• Strong written English skills for preparing clear, accurate, and professional legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple cases, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to identify 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, document management tools, and Microsoft Office or comparable applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information responsibly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid leave and U.S. holiday recognition
• Wellness support: in-house psychological and wellness coaching services

Additional learning and development support:

• Free access to coaching programs
• Free access to over 200 continuous improvement courses

Location

Fully remote.