Paralegal

Summary

Join Equivity as an experienced paralegal specializing in employment law and business litigation. Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case files, communicating with clients and court personnel, assisting attorneys with trial preparation, and providing administrative support. You will need 3+ years of experience in business employment law, proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools, and strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers remote work flexibility, comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental, sick days, employee discounts, and a pay incentive program with potential for raises. Equivity provides virtual assistance nationwide, specializing in administrative, marketing, and paralegal support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of recent paralegal experience in business employment law
• Availability to respond to requests within an hour, 9 AM - 6 PM, Monday – Friday
• Quiet location for phone calls
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, video conferencing platforms, and legal research tools
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Work remotely with your own laptop and smartphone with broadband internet access
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including employment agreements, policies, pleadings, motions, and affidavits
• Organize and manage business and employment law case files, ensuring documentation is accurate and up-to-date
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling and managing calendars
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow and case progress

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental benefits
• Sick days
• Employee discounts
• EAP
• Expense reimbursements
• With the pay incentive program, earn a $1 raise after billing 40 hours/month and another $1 raise at 80 hours/month
• Enjoy the autonomy of working from home