Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Remote | Assignment-Based | $26-$30/Hour | 20+ Hours/Week

About the Role

Equivity is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with recent law firm experience supporting civil litigation matters.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Commercial or business litigation
• Personal injury
• Employment litigation
• Real estate litigation
• Insurance defense
• Construction litigation
• General civil litigation

This role is a strong fit for an experienced litigation paralegal who can independently manage deadlines, discovery, filings, and case preparation while adapting to different attorneys and workflows.

This is an assignment-based W-2 position. Hours vary based on client demand and are not guaranteed. Candidates must be available for at least 20 hours per week and respond to active clients and Equivity managers within one hour during their stated availability.

What You’ll Do

• Manage litigation matters and maintain organized case files.
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, RFPs, and RFAs.
• Track discovery, court, and case deadlines.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Monitor case progression and follow up on outstanding items.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience supporting one or more civil litigation practice areas.
• Strong knowledge of discovery and litigation procedures.
• Experience with state and/or federal court e-filing.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active matters and deadlines.
• Strong legal writing, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Minimum availability of 20 hours per week.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Reliable computer and internet connection; Windows-based computer preferred.
• Ability to respond within one hour during stated availability between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Preferred

• Experience with Clio or similar litigation case-management software.
• Experience supporting both state and federal litigation.
• Trial preparation experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools and experience using them to support legal work.

Compensation & Work Structure

• $26 to $30 per hour
• W-2 employment
• Fully remote
• Assignment-based work
• Assignments are based on client demand, experience, qualifications, and availability.
• Assignment volume and weekly hours may fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance bonus
• 6-month performance review with potential pay increase
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts
• Cell phone, internet, and eligible expense reimbursement
• Clio certification and professional development opportunities

About Equivity

Equivity provides virtual legal, administrative, reception, staffing, and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide.

Our remote legal professionals support law firms across the country while receiving ongoing assistance from Equivity’s operations and leadership teams.

Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Work at office

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