Contract Paralegal

Contract Paralegal

Location: Remote, California

Pay: $30 to $35 per hour

Position Type: Full-time, Contract, Remote

LHH is working with a start-up law firm in Northern California in seeking a Contract Paralegal to join their team remotely, focusing on employment law and workplace investigations. As a Paralegal, you will be a key player in managing and organizing legal documents, ensuring document retrieval, and summarizing important information. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and other support staff to maintain a well-organized and accessible document system. Your role will involve a combination of project management, substantive document review, and data analysis to support our employment litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Management: Organize, catalog, and maintain physical and electronic files with consistent naming conventions.
• Investigation Support: Manage workplace investigations, including document review, summaries, charts, data analysis, and proofreading reports.
• Information Analysis: Analyze facts and records, and assist attorneys in report preparation.
• File Maintenance: Track documents, deadlines, and case-related information to keep files up-to-date.
• Collaboration: Work with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient document flow and retrieval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with a strong emphasis on document management. Experience in litigation is preferred.
• Proven experience in a firm specializing in workplace investigations or high-volume employment litigation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• In-depth knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in relevant legal software and tools.