What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal - State of Kentucky 1099 Fully Remote position at Alliance Virtual Solutions?
This is a remote position.
This position is a virtual contract 1099 position that is open to Paralegals in the United States only. Please do not apply if you are not living in the United States.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of 1) Litigation. The law firm practices general civil litigation trust / estate litigation real estate litigation and corporate / business litigation. Experience in these areas is a huge plus but expert level litigation and knowledge of the Kentucky court system is a must.
Candidates must have experience with Kentucky State Law and Procedure. Kentucky resident preferred but not required if proof of Kentuckybased experience can be shown. Must reside in the EST or CST Time Zone.
Candidates should be proficient in the drafting collection and organization of documents forms and information from various cases at the firm meeting with and assisting clients via phone Zoom or Google Meet obtaining necessary records & reports drafting pleadings and discovery calendaring deadlines on a firm calendar etc. Candidates should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases organized in an online database.
The perfect candidates are proactive detailedoriented team players with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all details and timeliness of deadlines.
Must send a cover letter resume and references to be considered.
Hours and Compensation
Hours : Up to 10 hours per week with a potential for more hours in the future.
Compensation : Compensation is $30 per hour. Payroll is bimonthly and this is a 1099 contract position.
Responsibilities
Draft litigation documents obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies be familiar with all aspects of general civil litigation including trust / estate litigation real estate litigation corporate / business litigation in the State of Kentucky.
Review and edit legal documents pertaining to general civil litigation including trust / estate litigation real estate litigation corporate / business litigation in the State of Kentucky.
EFiling.
Drafting propounding and answering discovery.
Calendaring deadlines scheduling of hearings depositions etc.
Meeting with clients via phone or zoom when necessary.
Create and maintain electronic case files.
Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.
Conduct legal research.
Communication with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Software
The firm uses Clio / Elder Counsel / Business Counsel
Candidate must have their own Microsoft office and Adobe programs
Qualifications
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5 years
Status must be a fulltime freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
Daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone that the client operates
Bachelors degree or Paralegal certificate
8 GB or more RAM with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred
Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred
Requirements
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5 years.
Status must be a fulltime freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee.
Daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone the client operates.
Bachelors degree or Paralegal certificate.
8 GB or more RAM with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred.
Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred.
Ability to draft litigation documents obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies be familiar with all aspects of general civil litigation including trust / estate litigation real estate litigation corporate / business litigation in the State of Kentucky.
Ability to review and edit legal documents pertaining to general civil litigation including trust / estate litigation real estate litigation corporate / business litigation in the State of Kentucky.
Ability to calendar deadlines schedule hearings depositions etc.
Ability to meet with clients via phone or zoom when necessary.
Ability to efile.
Abilit to draft propound and answer discovery.
Ability to create and maintain electronic case files.
Ability to facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.
Ability to conduct legal research.
Ability to communicate with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Benefits
30 Per Hour.
Freelance Contract Status.
Make your own hours as long as you have daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone that the client operates.
Work from home.
Work with a great company.
Join a modern paralegal agency that promotes freelance work from home opportunities.
Drafting Litigation Documents / Forms Trust / Estate litigation Real estate litigation Corporate / Business litigation Client communication
Education
Paralegal certificate and / or Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Key Skills
Legal Drafting,Litigation,Proofreading,Organizational skills,Adobe Acrobat,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Paralegal,Filing,Medical Records
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : $ 30 - 30
Salary : $30
