Remote Paralegal (US Law)

Location: Remote (LATAM) | Type: Full Time, Long-Term | Language: Fluent English

👋 The Opportunity

Are you a legal professional in Latin America with experience in US Litigation? Are you looking for a stable, long-term career where your organizational skills directly impact the success of a California law firm?

Your Startup Operations is a boutique agency connecting top-tier LATAM talent with US small businesses. We are currently hiring for a California-based Employment Defense Law Firm.

This is not a data-entry role. You will work directly with the Lead Litigator, managing the heartbeat of the firm—from the docket to the courtroom. If you are a Clio expert who loves the fast pace of litigation, we want to meet you.

🏛 About The Client

You will support a lean, high-performing legal defense practice in California. The firm represents businesses in workplace litigation. Because the team is small, you aren't just a number—you are the engine that keeps the practice running. Deadlines are critical, filings are frequent, and your attention to detail will be highly valued.

Why this role is great for you:

• High Impact: You will gain hands-on exposure to trial preparation and case strategy.
• Mentorship: You will work directly with the attorney, offering meaningful opportunities to expand into a Senior Paralegal role.
• Stability: This is a long-term position with a stable US client who values proactive support.

🚀 What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Master the Docket: Calendar and track all litigation deadlines to ensure zero missed dates.
• Case Management: Create, organize, and manage case files within Clio (our paperless management system).
• Drafting & Discovery: Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses. Review and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Court Filing: Handle the e-filing and e-service of pleadings and discovery in California State Courts.
• Coordination: Schedule court hearings, depositions, and mediations, managing the attorney’s complex calendar.

✅ What You Bring (Requirements)

• US Legal Experience: You must have experience working in US Law (Employment Law is a huge plus).
• Tech Stack: You are proficient in Clio, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Pro.
• California Procedure: You are familiar with CA state court websites, reservation systems, and civil litigation deadlines.
• Communication: Your English is fluent (C1/C2) with impeccable grammar, proofreading, and punctuation skills.
• Proactivity: You don’t wait for instructions; you anticipate the attorney’s needs.

🎁 The Benefits (Why Join Us?)

We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of our clients.

• 💰 Competitive Pay (Stable USD income)
• 🏖️ Time Off: Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation time.
• 📈 Growth: Career path into Senior Paralegal or Case Manager roles.
• 🧠 Development: Professional development and learning stipends (we pay for you to get better!).
• 🖥️ Setup: Workspace improvement stipend.
• 🏥 Health: Healthcare reimbursement (eligible after one year).
• 🎉 Culture: Team-building events, virtual social activities, and a supportive, organized environment.

📩 How to Apply

If you are ready to take ownership of a high-level legal role, apply immediately. We are looking to hire the right person as soon as possible.