# Paralegal

> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-04

**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/868C9900A4/apply)

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