Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible scheduling

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Dispute Resolution Paralegal to join a remote-first legal team. You will support attorneys managing disputes, arbitrations, and mediations from a virtual environment, handling case management, research, and document preparation with precision.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with clients and professionals remotely, contributing to favorable outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal, with a strong focus on dispute resolution or litigation.
• Solid understanding of South African legal procedures and court rules.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize all aspects of dispute resolution case files, including pleadings, evidence, and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules related to disputes.
• Assist in preparing legal documents such as applications, responses, and settlement agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals to facilitate discovery and information gathering.
• Schedule and manage hearings, mediations, and arbitration proceedings remotely.
• Maintain accurate records and track case progress, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation experience

Legal research

Virtual work

Tools

Legal research tools

Document management systems

Job description

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Dispute Resolution Paralegal to join their remote-first legal team. In this role, you will provide critical support to attorneys managing a caseload of disputes, arbitrations, and mediations. You will be responsible for case management, legal research, document preparation, and client communication, all executed from a remote location. This is an outstanding opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives on problem-solving and excels in an independent, virtual work environment, contributing to successful outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize all aspects of dispute resolution case files, including pleadings, evidence, and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and procedural rules applicable to disputes.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents such as applications, responses, and settlement agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals to facilitate discovery and information gathering.
• Schedule and manage hearings, mediations, and arbitration proceedings remotely.
• Maintain accurate records and track case progress, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paralegal, with a strong focus on dispute resolution or litigation.
• Solid understanding of South African legal procedures and court rules.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in scheduling.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging dispute resolution cases.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on collaboration and professional excellence.