Paralegal (100% Remote)

About the role

The Mom Project is partnering with a large, established organization in the automotive industry to identify a Paralegal on a contract basis to support its ongoing business needs. This role is 100% remote. The main function of a paralegal is to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. A typical paralegal is responsible for conducting research to support a legal proceeding, formulate a defense or to initiate legal action. We offer a competitive salary range for this position; most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or a paralegal.
• Review legal journals and assist with legal research.
• May assist new lawyers how to prepare documents for submission to the courts.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
• Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements).

Schedule

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday.