Remote, Contract-based West Virginia Elder Law & Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm•South Charleston, WV

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects. We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Elder Law & Litigation Paralegal to provide ongoing remote support to a West Virginia law firm. The role is contract-based with approximately 10+ hours per week initially, with potential for growth. The paralegal will provide substantive litigation support, assist with elder law paperwork, and handle client communications.

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.
Ability to take ownership of assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work product.
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.
West Virginia legal experience.
Prior elder law, estate/probate, or personal injury litigation experience.
Experience supporting a solo attorney or small law firm.

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 substantive litigation assignments.
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.