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Yukerja Summary
The Paralegal role at Pavago is curated from Himalayas (category Hukum). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Paralegal (Litigation, Corporate & Legal Research) – Remote | U.S. Hours
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for filings & deadlines)
About the Role
We’re hiring a Paralegal to provide hands-on legal support across litigation, corporate, and compliance matters.
This is not an admin role — this is a substantive legal support position.
You will be responsible for drafting documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring cases move forward accurately and on time.
If you’re detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across multiple legal areas — this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
Legal Drafting (Core Responsibility)
- Draft and prepare:
- Contracts
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Discovery requests/responses
- Corporate governance documents
- Ensure all work is accurate and aligned with attorney guidance
Legal Research & Analysis
- Conduct research using:
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Analyze:
- Case law
- Statutes
- Regulations
- Deliver concise, actionable research memos
Case Preparation & Litigation Support
- Prepare:
- Deposition summaries
- Exhibits
- Trial binders
- Track:
- Litigation calendars
- Filing deadlines
- Discovery timelines
- Ensure nothing slips through the cracks
Contract & Compliance Support
- Review commercial agreements and summarize key terms
- Flag legal risks for attorney review
- Support:
- Regulatory filings
- Licensing
- Compliance documentation (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
Document & Case Management
- Maintain organized legal files using:
- Clio
- Relativity
- iManage
- Ensure all records are:
- Accurate
- Secure
- Audit-ready
E-Discovery & Document Review
- Support document review and production
- Organize and manage discovery materials
- Ensure compliance with discovery obligations
Client & Attorney Support
- Communicate with clients to collect documents and information
- Provide case updates when required
- Support attorneys with research, drafting, and case execution
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- You are a strong legal writer with attention to detail
- You manage multiple cases without missing deadlines
- You are proactive and resourceful
- You can work independently with minimal supervision
- You are comfortable across litigation, corporate, and compliance work
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
- 3+ years professional paralegal experience
- Strong experience with:
- Westlaw / LexisNexis
- Hands-on drafting experience (litigation + corporate documents)
- Experience with:
- Clio / Relativity / iManage
- Strong understanding of litigation processes and deadlines
Nice to Have
- Trial preparation experience
- Corporate law exposure:
- Entity formation
- Board resolutions
- Governance documentation
- Experience with compliance frameworks:
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- SOX
- Advanced e-discovery/document review experience
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Draft legal documents and filings
- Conduct legal research and prepare memos
- Track deadlines and manage case timelines
- Prepare materials for hearings or trial
- Review contracts and flag risks
- Organize and maintain case files
- Communicate with clients and attorneys
In short:
You are the execution backbone that allows attorneys to move faster and more effectively.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
- Zero missed deadlines (litigation/compliance)
- Drafts requiring minimal revisions
- Clean, organized, audit-ready case files
- Research delivered on time and actionable
- High reliability and attorney satisfaction
Why This Role Stands Out
- High ownership of substantive legal work
- Exposure to multiple legal areas (litigation + corporate + compliance)
- Work directly with attorneys and case strategy
- Clear expectations and performance metrics
- Opportunity to grow into senior legal roles
Interview Process
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Task (drafting or legal research scenario)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
- Have strong legal drafting and research skills
- Thrive in deadline-driven environments
- Want to work on real legal matters (not admin work)
This role is a strong fit.
Originally posted on Himalayas