Our client is seeking an experienced paralegal to help drive complex litigation matters for institutional clients. This remote contract opportunity combines substantial responsibility for case coordination, discovery, and trial preparation with collaboration across a litigation team and a West Coast business schedule.
The Work
- Serve as a central coordination point for litigation assignments, deadlines, status updates, and case information, keeping attorneys and supporting professionals aligned as matters progress.
- Review and analyze complex documents and evidence in class action matters; organize and maintain case files, witness materials, issue files, expert reliance documents, and other document collections.
- Support discovery from initial collection through review by tracking materials, coordinating defensible electronic document collection, conducting database searches, identifying responsive or privileged documents, and preparing privilege logs.
- Conduct legal and factual research using court, agency, client, and other sources; prepare research memoranda or summaries and assist with initial drafts of discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and memoranda.
- Proofread legal memoranda, verify citations and case histories, coordinate jurisdiction-specific court filings, and work with docketing colleagues to maintain accurate calendars and deadlines.
- Prepare deposition exhibits, track marked exhibits and transcripts, search deposition materials, and summarize testimony to support litigation teams.
- Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, and deposition preparation, including witness and exhibit lists, deposition designations, trial briefs, logistics, and coordination with court personnel and opposing counsel.
- Provide remote or on-site proceeding support as needed, managing exhibits and witnesses, coordinating with trial-support professionals, and helping operate courtroom presentation technology.
- Record time accurately under applicable billing protocols.
What You Bring
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience focused on class action or complex commercial litigation, preferably at a mid-sized or large law firm.
- Experience supporting complex commercial litigation across multiple offices or jurisdictions is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree and completion of a paralegal program of study, or a clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill consistent with applicable state requirements.
- Strong knowledge of court and agency rules, procedures, and filing requirements, with advanced case, project, and deadline management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, and other legal research tools.
- Familiarity with Trial Director, OnCue, or similar trial-support software is a plus.
- Excellent research, analytical, organizational, communication, grammar, and proofreading skills, along with sound judgment, initiative, and careful handling of confidential materials.
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, service-focused environment, manage competing priorities calmly, and work remotely while supporting Pacific Time business hours; weekly hours may fluctuate.
- Residency in an eligible state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA (subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements), TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV.
Why Consider It
This role offers hands-on responsibility across the litigation lifecycle, from case coordination and discovery through trial and other proceedings, while working with a team handling substantial matters for institutional clients.
The remote contract arrangement anticipates approximately 37.5 hours per week, with an initial six-month term and potential renewal, although weekly hours and renewal are not guaranteed.
California pay is $40–$60 per hour, adjusted for relevant factors, and the position is benefits-eligible, with telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness benefits available.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.