Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role is for a Paralegal supporting corporate and transactional matters for a portfolio of clients, primarily small business owners. The position involves working closely with attorneys to draft and review legal documents, conduct legal research, manage client files, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate/LLC filings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support attorneys in advising clients on business matters.
• Manage and organize client files, including preparing and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents are properly executed and filed.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties to obtain necessary information and documents.
• Prepare and file forms with municipal, state, and federal agencies, including formation documents, annual reports, and other required filings.
• Assist with the preparation of alcoholic beverage license applications.
• Serve as a communication liaison between attorneys, respondents, municipal and state departments, and clients.
• Develop and document workflows to support and improve internal firm processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience as a paralegal, ideally in corporate, transactional, or regulatory/licensing practice.
• Paralegal certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree; paralegal certification (e.g., NALA, NFPA) is a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of corporate/LLC formation and maintenance, including annual reports and registered agent filings.
• Strong legal research skills, including proficiency with research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis) and general internet-based research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism to interact directly with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines across several client matters simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and reliably in a fully remote environment, including managing digital files and virtual communication tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard document management/e-filing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with alcoholic beverage licensing (ABC) applications or other regulatory licensing processes.
• Experience supporting municipal or state government filings in California or other jurisdictions.
• Experience creating or improving firm workflows, templates, or process documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Fully remote.