Remote, Contract-based West Virginia Elder Law & Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week
About The Position
The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects. Due to increased demand, we are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Elder Law & Litigation Paralegal to provide ongoing remote support to a West Virginia law firm. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week to start, with strong potential for growth. The client is specifically seeking one dedicated paralegal who can provide both substantive litigation support and assistance with paperwork-driven elder law matters and client communications. The client specifically needs one versatile paralegal who can handle the full range of work, rather than someone interested only in higher-level litigation assignments. Litigation support is the priority, but the successful candidate must also be comfortable completing forms, handling paperwork, and communicating directly with clients.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal
- Strong, direct litigation paralegal experience
- Ability to provide litigation support
- Experience assisting with procedural aspects of active litigation matters
- Ability and willingness to handle both substantive litigation assignments and more routine paperwork and forms
- Experience completing forms and documentation associated with non-litigation matters
- Comfortable communicating directly and professionally with clients
- Strong organizational and case-management skills
- Must be comfortable working remotely and largely independently while supporting a solo attorney
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and provide dependable, ongoing support without extensive supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work product
- Must have approximately 10+ hours per week of current availability, with the capacity to take on additional hours as the firm's needs grow
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience in elder law, probate, personal injury, or general civil litigation will be considered
- West Virginia legal experience is preferred but is not required; the client is open to strong litigation paralegals from other jurisdictions
- Prior elder law, estate/probate, or personal injury litigation experience is preferred
- Experience supporting a solo attorney or small law firm is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support including court filings, reviewing and organizing case materials, corresponding with opposing counsel, and proactively keeping matters moving.
- Assist with procedural aspects of active litigation matters.
- Handle both substantive litigation assignments and more routine paperwork and forms.
- Complete forms and documentation associated with non-litigation matters.
- Communicate directly and professionally with clients.
- Independently track assignments and deadlines.
- Provide dependable, ongoing support without extensive supervision.
Benefits
- Starts at $30/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
