Paralegal

Paralegal – J.D. Preferred

Remote

$9.00/hour

Full-Time | Eastern Time (ET)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a Paralegal with strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills to work directly with an attorney.

A J.D. or international law degree is preferred. You will review case records, identify important facts and legal issues, and prepare first drafts of legal memoranda for attorney review.

The attorney will provide training and mentorship. Over time, you should be able to work independently, take ownership of your assignments, and complete tasks without constant reminders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review case files, medical records, and other documents.
• Identify important facts, legal issues, and evidence.
• Summarize large amounts of information into clear notes.
• Identify possible legal arguments based on the case.
• Prepare first-draft legal memoranda, usually around 10 pages.
• Revise your work based on attorney feedback.
• Keep case information and assignments organized.
• Follow through on tasks and deadlines without repeated reminders.
• Anticipate what the attorney may need next.

Qualifications

• J.D. or international law degree preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing legal or medical records.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Fast learner and comfortable receiving attorney feedback.
• Able to become independent with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in any of these areas is a plus:
• Personal Injury
• Medical Records Review
• Insurance Defense or Plaintiff-Side Work
• Disability Law
• Civil Litigation
• Other legal work involving large amounts of records

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who enjoys legal analysis and writing, learns quickly, takes ownership of their work, and does not need constant reminders to complete assignments.