Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role supports attorneys with corporate, transactional, and regulatory/legal licensing matters for a client portfolio that primarily includes small business owners. The position is responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, conducting legal research, and coordinating 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 preparation of alcoholic beverage license applications.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the firm and respondents, attorneys, municipal and state departments, and clients.
• Develop and document workflows to support and improve internal 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 in 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.

Location

Fully remote.