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Mid-Level Paralegal – Remote Full-Time
Outsourcing To South Africa
Job description
About the role
Our client, a well‑established American law firm with over thirty years of experience in personal litigation, is seeking a Mid‑Level Paralegal to join its remote team. You will work directly with the CEO and attorneys, managing cases from inception to resolution while helping to improve internal legal processes.
Key responsibilities
- Manage personal litigation cases throughout their lifecycle.
- Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
- Maintain and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and up‑to‑date documentation.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.
- Conduct legal research and gather supporting documentation.
- Monitor litigation deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements.
- Gather, review, and organize evidence and supporting case documentation.
- Prepare case summaries, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
- Schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and client consultations.
- Communicate professionally with clients, providing updates and requesting information.
- Collaborate with the CEO to improve legal operations, case workflows, and administrative processes.
- Provide proactive support across the legal team to ensure efficient case progress.
Required profile
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Paralegal.
- Strong experience managing personal litigation matters.
- Excellent understanding of the US litigation process and legal documentation.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
- Highly organized with excellent time‑management and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
- Experience working directly with attorneys, senior leadership, or firm owners is advantageous.
Required skills
- Microsoft Office
- Legal case management software
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