Paralegal

# Paralegal
> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-24
**Workplace:** remote
## Description
### **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.
## Apply
[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/1B1292244B/apply)
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