Paralegal – Legal Operations

Overview

A legal services firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their Legal Operations & Outsourcing team. This is a remote independent contractor position open to candidates located in Central or South America.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contracts to extract key terms, risks, and obligations
• Prepare clear, structured contract summaries and reports for internal and client use
• Organize and categorize contract data to support tracking and decision-making
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across high-volume contract workflows
• Support the end-to-end workflow of contract review and negotiation processes
• Track status, deadlines, and versions of multiple contracts and stakeholders
• Coordinate inputs between lawyers and external providers
• Ensure timely follow-ups and smooth progression of contract-related tasks
• Assist with document organization and record management related to contracts
• Contribute to improving clarity and efficiency in contract workflows over time

Requirements

• Legal background such as paralegal, legal operations, or similar experience
• 1 to 3+ years of relevant experience reviewing contracts or working with legal documents
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data, reporting, or structured workflows
• Proficiency in Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) or similar tools
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage process-driven work
• Clear and professional written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume contract review or legal operations environments
• Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal and operations teams
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong ownership and accountability

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an independent contractor role; compensation details are not specified.

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates must be located in Central or South America

Additional Information

The role involves working closely with lawyers and internal teams to ensure contract-related work is organized, trackable, and executed efficiently in a high-performance environment. The organization values reliability, ownership, and a detail-driven approach to legal operations and contract management.