Remote, Contract-based Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – 35–40 Hours/Week (Potential Full-Time Position)

Overview

This role is a remote, contract-based opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal supporting legal matters for client law firms. The position requires 35–40 hours per week, with potential to transition into a permanent full-time position.

Due to increased demand, the organization is interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Litigation Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation materials
• Support litigation case management by moving matters forward independently
• Manage multiple active cases and prioritize assignments
• Handle court filings, calendaring, and deadline management
• Maintain strong organizational and case management practices with exceptional attention to detail
• Use litigation procedure and court rules to ensure work is accurate and timely
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with internal stakeholders and case teams

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience
• Strong litigation experience (experience in any litigation practice area will be considered)
• Excellent drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines
• Experience managing cases and moving matters forward independently
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with court filings, calendaring, and deadline management
• Ability to handle multiple active cases and prioritize assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly dependable, accountable, and reliable
• Strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be available for at least 35 hours per week
• Interested in a long-term opportunity with potential to become a full-time employee

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters, business litigation, or probate administration (a plus, but not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate starts at $30/hour

Location

• Remote