Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role supports attorneys by assisting with corporate and transactional legal matters, managing client documentation, and handling regulatory/licensing filings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while communicating professionally 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 attorney advice 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) 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 for direct interaction with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across several client matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a fully remote environment, including managing digital files and using 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 description.

Location

Fully remote.