Overview
This role involves providing experienced virtual paralegal support to law firms, specializing in various practice areas and states, including both transactional and litigation work. Paralegals serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, working independently while receiving support from an Account Supervisor to ensure high-quality service and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, organization, production, and tracking
- Administer and support document review platforms such as Reveal or equivalent eDiscovery software
- Draft and prepare routine federal court pleadings and filings, including Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Corporate Disclosure Statements, Motions for Extension of Time, Attorney Declarations, exhibits, and supporting materials
- Prepare, format, and maintain claim charts, technical exhibits, patent claim documentation, and related litigation materials
- Coordinate with expert witnesses for document collection, transfer, organization, and tracking
- Schedule and manage depositions, including exhibit collection and organization
- Organize and maintain case files, evidence repositories, litigation databases, and correspondence files
- Perform electronic filing through federal court ECF systems
- Monitor and manage litigation deadlines, court calendars, and docketing requirements
- Proofread and quality-check legal documents, tables, exhibits, and filings
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate service with process servers and vendors
- Support attorneys with litigation workflow, case management, and trial preparation activities
- Maintain consistent and proactive communication with clients and Account Supervisors
- Enter time daily using provided tools and respond to communications within agreed response times
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of federal court litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience with federal court electronic filing systems (ECF) and PACER
- Experience with Reveal eDiscovery software or comparable document review platforms
- Experience with Compulaw or similar docket management systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced document formatting and table creation
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in patent litigation strongly preferred
- Experience preparing claim charts and working with technical exhibits
- Experience coordinating expert witnesses and managing complex discovery matters
- Trial preparation experience
Work Schedule and Hours
- Approximately 40 hours per month to start, with potential for growth
- Flexible schedule with preference for availability during Eastern Time Zone business hours
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation as a 1099 independent contractor
- Note: Hours and client assignments are not guaranteed; this application is to join the contractor network and be considered for client opportunities matching skills and interests
Location
Additional Information
Candidates should be vigilant against recruitment scams. Legitimate communications will come from official company email domains. No payment or personal financial information will be requested during the hiring process. Equipment is not provided or required to be purchased by candidates.