Virtual Paralegal - West Coast

$47,840 - $56,160/Yr

Equivity - Los Angeles, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Los Angeles, CA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Are you a seasoned paralegal? Do you have a skill for details and a passion for delivering impeccable service? Equivity, a pioneering name in providing specialized virtual assistance across the US, invites you to be a part of our dedicated team! We are keen on welcoming a virtual paralegal who has experience in at least one specialty area, a minimum of 3+ years of paralegal experience, and has been engaged in a law firm setting within the past six months. The ideal candidate will be technologically proficient, especially with Word, Excel, Adobe, and preferably with cloud-based practice management software like Clio. Equivity provides virtual assistance to clients across the United States, with specialties in administrative, marketing, and paralegal support services. We work closely with our clients to provide them with virtual paralegals who are experienced in their field and have successfully worked in a remote or virtual environment. Our rich portfolio possesses clients ranging from solo legal practitioners to multi-partner law firms across varied law specialties. Our virtual paralegals are not just employees; they are the pillars of our esteemed organization, working autonomously and fostering valued relationships with our clientele. In this role, you can expect to operate with significant independence, maintain timely communication with clients between 9 am and 6 pm PST & MT, and experience the freedom and flexibility of working from the comfort of your home. The selected paralegal will come on board as a W-2 employee (not a 1099 independent contractor), with a minimum availability of 20 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week. The starting pay for this role is $23/hr. Come discover the opportunities that await at Equivity!

Responsibilities

  • Maintain timely communication with clients between 9 am and 6 pm PST & MT.
  • Draft engagement letters, client invoicing, and correspondence.
  • Conduct document review and preparation.
  • Utilize cloud-based practice management systems effectively.
  • Create PDFs in Adobe, including features such as bookmarks.
  • Work autonomously while fostering valued relationships with clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of experience working as a paralegal
  • Proficiency in using a cloud-based practice management system, such as Clio or MyCase
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient with Google suite of programs
  • Experience with engagement letters, client invoicing, correspondence, document review and preparation
  • Availability to make and respond to calls in a professional setting between 9 AM and 6 PM PT & MT
  • Own a laptop and smartphone with broadband access to the Internet
  • Have a quiet location in which to take phone calls.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience using law firm bookkeeping software for invoicing and timekeeping
  • Experience with e-Discovery
  • Experience with case management
  • Federal experience.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
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