Employment Law Paralegal

Zirtual; Provo (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Utah is seeking a remote paralegal to support law firms with various legal tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in plaintiff's side employment law and be available during business hours. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work with diverse legal projects, ensuring timely and quality execution of tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience handling plaintiff's side employment law.
• Business hour availability required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and revising pleadings.
• Client communications and follow-ups.
• Calendar management and deadline tracking.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Paralegal Certification

Job description

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Zirtual has partnered with a top Utah law firm to find the right 1099 remote paralegal for their office.

Zirtual is a work-life balanced company that offers law firms practice area-specific, experienced virtual paralegals. Our US-based paralegals strive to meet and exceed attorney-client needs and expectations. We offer paralegals in every practice area and state, both transactional and litigation.

Our paralegals are vital members of Zirtual. The paralegal serves as the main point of contact with their assigned client(s) and works independently with law firms. They receive support from their assigned Account Supervisor, who assists with plan modifications, questions, feedback on quality, delegation, collaboration, and more.

The paralegal provides high-level professional service by working on tasks and projects as assigned, ensuring timely and high-quality execution. They are responsible for understanding each client's needs and preferences and maintaining proactive communication.

Paralegals are expected to be available during business hours, respond promptly, enter time daily, maintain detailed client profiles, and follow Zirtual's best practices.

Position Summary

• Remote paralegal with experience in defamation, plaintiff's side employment, and personal injury law
• Part-time, 20 hours per month, with potential for increase

Key Areas of Support Include:

• Drafting and revising pleadings
• Discovery support
• Client communications (requests, follow-ups, etc.)
• Filing and e-filing
• Formatting and proofreading documents
• Calendar management and deadline tracking
• Assembling basic case documents from templates
• General legal admin and organization

Requirements

• Paralegal experience handling plaintiff's side employment law
• Experience with defamation and personal injury preferred but not required
• Business hour availability
• Reliable home internet and computer
• Remote work experience preferred

Benefits

You will be compensated as a 1099 independent contractor.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Non-profit organizations, Education

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