Paralegal, Cape Town

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Remote

Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas within a fast-paced, remote law firm environment. This is a full-time role requiring strong legal research, drafting, and case management abilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced working within a general practice setting handling diverse caseloads simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, memos, and briefs across multiple practice areas

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence

Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout all stages of litigation

Coordinate and calendar court dates, deadlines, depositions, and attorney schedules

Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties on behalf of attorneys

Support attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders

Track case progress and proactively flag upcoming deadlines or missing documentation

Required Qualifications

Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a law firm

Minimum 2–3 years of paralegal experience in a general or multi‑practice area law firm

Strong legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms

Demonstrated experience drafting legal documents across varied practice areas

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a professional, client‑facing demeanor

Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines with accuracy and composure

Must have prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK‑based law firms. Applications without this experience will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with US law, legal procedures, and court systems is a strong advantage

Experience supporting litigation, family law, immigration, or estate planning matters

Familiarity with court e‑filing systems (PACER, state court portals, etc.)

Experience with legal case management software such as Clio, MyCase, or similar platforms

Exposure to billing, timekeeping, or client intake workflows

Tools&Technology

Legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis)

Case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar)

Google Workspace

Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools

Court e‑filing portals (PACER and state equivalents)

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