Remote, Contract -based Ohio Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – Up to 40 Hours/Week
The Freelance Firm•Morgantown, WV
•Remote
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, they are interviewing for qualified, experienced, and dedicated Ohio Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegals. Remote work hours will vary, with opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in Family Law and/or Civil Litigation matters
- Strong experience managing active case files from inception through resolution
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents
- Ability to assist with all phases of discovery, including document review, organization, and production
- Strong understanding of Ohio court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
- Experience scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related events
- Excellent client communication and case management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-starter who can proactively move cases forward and anticipate attorney needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ohio-based candidates strongly preferred
- Remote candidates will be considered if they are located close enough to travel periodically for team meetings, trial preparation, and occasional in-person court appearances
- Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings and trials is strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Trial preparation and litigation support experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing active case files from inception through resolution
- Drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents
- Assisting with all phases of discovery, including document review, organization, and production
- Scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related events
- Trial preparation and litigation support
Benefits
- Pay rate starts at $30/hour
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Career Level
Mid Level
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