Paralegal

Paralegal (Legal Research, Litigation Support & Compliance) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type

Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours

U.S. Client Business Hours

Location

Remote (LATAM, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa Preferred)

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to provide substantive legal support across litigation, corporate, and compliance matters.

This is more than an administrative legal support role. You’ll work closely with attorneys on:

Legal research and analysis

Legal drafting and document preparation

Litigation and discovery support

Case and deadline management

Corporate documentation

Compliance and regulatory matters

E-discovery and document review

The ideal candidate has strong legal research and writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines simultaneously.

If you’re comfortable working independently, handling confidential information, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced U.S. legal environment, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Legal Drafting & Documentation

Draft and revise contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence under attorney supervision.

Prepare corporate governance documents, including resolutions, minutes, and entity filings.

Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy, formatting, consistency, and completeness.

Assist with contract reviews and summarize key terms, obligations, deadlines, and potential risks.

Maintain accurate versions and organized records of legal documents.

Legal Research & Analysis

Conduct legal research using

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Government databases

Other legal research platforms

Research

Statutes

Regulations

Case law

Court rules

Compliance requirements

Prepare concise research summaries and legal memos that allow attorneys to quickly understand relevant findings and apply them to active matters.

Litigation & Case Management

Track litigation calendars, discovery deadlines, hearings, filing dates, and other critical milestones.

Maintain organized case files and matter documentation.

Prepare and organize exhibits, evidence files, deposition summaries, and trial binders.

Assist with hearing, mediation, arbitration, deposition, and trial preparation.

Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding legal tasks.

Ensure attorneys have the necessary documentation and materials ahead of key deadlines.

Discovery & E-Discovery Support

Assist with discovery requests, responses, and document productions.

Review and organize documents for litigation matters.

Support e-discovery workflows and large-scale document review projects.

Maintain accurate production records and version control.

Help ensure discovery obligations and deadlines are met.

Experience with platforms such as the following is valuable

Relativity

iManage

Clio

Similar legal document and case management systems

Corporate & Compliance Support

Prepare and maintain corporate governance and entity documentation.

Support regulatory filings and compliance documentation.

Assist with policy updates, audits, and compliance reviews.

Maintain records related to applicable frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or industry-specific requirements.

Keep legal and compliance documentation organized and audit-ready.

Client & Attorney Coordination

Communicate professionally with clients to request records, documents, and required information.

Provide appropriate matter updates under attorney direction.

Coordinate with attorneys to prioritize deadlines and deliverables.

Follow up on outstanding documentation and action items.

Support multiple attorneys or legal matters simultaneously when required.

Maintain strict confidentiality across all communications and records.

Required Experience & Skills

3+ years of professional paralegal experience.

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate.

Strong legal research experience using

Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research platforms .

Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Experience supporting discovery and document production processes.

Familiarity with legal case or document management systems such as:

Clio

Relativity

iManage

Similar platforms

Strong legal writing, proofreading, and documentation skills.

Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Strong deadline and calendar management capabilities.

High attention to detail and document accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

High standards of confidentiality and professional discretion.

Preferred Experience

Litigation support and trial preparation.

Corporate paralegal experience.

Entity management and corporate governance documentation.

E-discovery and document production.

Contract review and summarization.

Compliance and regulatory support.

Familiarity with

GDPR

HIPAA

SOX

Experience supporting U.S.-based attorneys or law firms.

Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.

Experience working with distributed or remote legal teams.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You

Have strong legal research and writing skills.

Are extremely detail-oriented and organized.

Understand the importance of deadlines in legal work.

Can manage multiple cases and priorities without losing accuracy.

Produce clear, polished, and well-organized legal documentation.

Proactively follow up rather than waiting for deadlines to become urgent.

Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders.

Are comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information.

Can work independently while knowing when an issue needs attorney review.

Thrive in structured, deadline-driven environments.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

A typical day may include

Reviewing active matters and upcoming legal deadlines.

Drafting and revising pleadings, correspondence, contracts, or discovery materials.

Conducting legal research and preparing concise summaries for attorneys.

Updating litigation calendars and case management systems.

Organizing exhibits, evidence, and supporting documentation.

Reviewing documents for discovery or production.

Coordinating with clients to obtain missing records.

Supporting hearing, deposition, mediation, arbitration, or trial preparation.

Maintaining corporate or compliance documentation.

Following up with attorneys and stakeholders on outstanding action items.

In short

you provide the research, drafting, case management, and organizational support attorneys need to move legal matters forward accurately and efficiently.

Key Metrics for Success

Zero missed litigation, filing, or compliance deadlines.

Accurate legal drafts requiring minimal attorney revisions.

Timely completion of legal research and case preparation.

Organized and current matter documentation.

Accurate discovery and document production records.

Strong responsiveness to attorney and client requests.

Consistent confidentiality and documentation standards.

Positive feedback from attorneys and legal leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out

Work directly with attorneys on substantive legal matters.

Gain exposure across litigation, corporate, and compliance work.

High ownership over case organization and legal execution.

Opportunity to strengthen legal research and drafting expertise.

Work with modern legal research, case management, and e-discovery platforms.

Fully remote environment.

Opportunity to grow into

Senior Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Legal Operations Specialist

Paralegal Manager

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen

Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter

Practical Legal Task (Legal Research Summary, Discovery Drafting, or Case Review Exercise)

Client Interview

Offer & Background Verification

Spark Hire Intro Video

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short Spark Hire intro video .

This is your opportunity to go beyond your resume and tell us about your paralegal experience, the types of legal matters you’ve supported, and your approach to legal research, documentation, deadlines, and attorney support.

Please keep your responses

clear, concise, and conversational . We’re not looking for a perfectly scripted presentation — we want to understand how you communicate, organize your thoughts, and approach your work.

Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.

Apply Now

If you

Have 3+ years of professional paralegal experience.

Are strong in legal research, drafting, and document management.

Have experience supporting litigation, discovery, corporate, or compliance matters.

Can manage multiple deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

Communicate professionally and maintain strict confidentiality.

Thrive in a structured, fast-moving legal environment.

We’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and complete the required Spark Hire intro video to move forward in the hiring process.

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