Assistant Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role supports the litigation paralegal group handling high-volume caseloads, including hundreds of small claims monthly, as well as other matters such as mass arbitrations and user demand letters. This is a 100% remote position on a contract basis for 03+ months.

Responsibilities

• Address the backlog of creating, updating, and closing out matters, ensuring critical deadlines and case details remain meticulously organized.
• Assist with triaging incoming cases; support preparation of exhibit packages and related responses, including subpoena responses and document productions.
• Manage high-volume, detailed operational tasks efficiently without requiring purely substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Assist with opening, updating, and closing matters while maintaining case calendars/deadlines and keeping case information organized and current.
• Help triage the steady flow of new matters from various sources.
• Support responses to subpoenas and preparation of exhibits/document productions for small claims and arbitration matters.
• Proofread and finalize briefs and discovery responses/requests for filing and service.

Requirements (Mandatory)

• Fundamental understanding of the attorney-client privilege, work-product doctrine, and duty of confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of filing deadlines, service requirements, and discovery timelines for small claims, state/federal courts, or arbitration tribunals.
• Practical understanding of court e-filing portals.
• Proficiency in proofreading for proper citation, formatting, and accuracy amid strict submission timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with G Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract: 03+ months

Location

• 100% Remote