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General Practice Paralegal

Overview
Our client is looking for a skilled, proactive Paralegal to serve as the attorney's primary support and manage day-to-day case workflows across criminal, personal injury, and family law. In this role, you will independently handle case organization in Clio, legal research, drafting correspondence, and client-facing communications with minimal supervision. It is a fantastic remote opportunity to play an integral role in driving case momentum and supporting the firm's growth.

Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm Eastern, 40 hours a week

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize case files within Clio, ensuring deadlines, tasks, and diary entries are accurate and up to date
  • Conduct legal research and compile case-relevant materials to support criminal, personal injury, and family law matters
  • Draft legal correspondence, letters, and documents independently for attorney review and approval
  • Anticipate next steps in active cases, proactively identifying investigative work, discovery follow-ups, and outstanding items
  • Handle client-facing communications including video meetings for discovery questions and sensitive family law interactions
  • Answer incoming calls and assist with client inquiries when intake staff is unavailable or the attorney is in court

Requirements

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Clio case management software, including task assignment, file organization, and workflow management
  • Experience working across criminal defense, personal injury, and/or family law practice areas
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional legal correspondence independently
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Odyssey e-filing, PeachCourt, and RingCentral
  • High level of attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring

Note
Please click the "APPLY" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

Important Disclaimer
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General Practice Paralegal

Job Category

Law/Legal Services

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Mon-Friday EST (9:30am - 5:30pm)

Published on

Aug 21 2026

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