Paralegal

We are a boutique law firm that advises businesses operating on matters pertaining to licensing and compliance. Our team is currently looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented paralegal to support our practice. The selected candidate must be able to work during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

About the Position

The paralegal will work closely with the firm’s lead attorney, providing administrative, organizational, and client-support assistance in a dynamic legal practice. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Core Responsibilities

- Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence and client communications
- Assist with preparation and review of legal documents, filings, and submissions
- Conduct legal research
- Maintain and organize digital client files and internal tracking systems
- Communicate with current and prospective clients in a professional manner
- Prepare and distribute engagement letters
- Track deadlines and manage internal calendars for filings and client matters
- Proofread blog posts and other written materials (and, within time, assist with drafting posts)
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Assist with client intake, respond to inquiries, and eventually conduct introductory calls with prospective clients

Qualifications

- Minimum of one year of experience as a paralegal or in legal assistant role within a professional services setting
- A paralegal certificate or formal legal training is strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Comfortable working within structured and highly regulated environments
- Strong technical proficiency and comfort working remotely with digital collaboration tools

Work Requirements

- Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours
- Familiarity with Google Drive and related tools

Application Instructions

(Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be reviewed.)

To apply, please:

- Provide at least five bullet points explaining why you are well suited for this role
- Submit your resume
- Include a short written summary describing what you are seeking in your next position
- Provide a 2–3 minute video introduction sharing your background and why you are interested in this opportunity
- Include the word “Plant” in the subject line of your application
- Use at least 5 apply points

We will not consider applicants who do not provide all of the above.