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Paralegal

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hirehangar logoHirehangar · - Cape Town, South Africa
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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.

Requirements

  • 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)
  • We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.

Benefits

Remote work options

Additional Information

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career. 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.


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