Remote Paralegal Jobs in Port St. Lucie, Florida

• *Job Title Remote Paralegal

• *Location Remote — based in Port St. Lucie, Florida --- About the Role We are seeking a detail‑oriented Remote Paralegal to join our fast‑growing legal services team. In this role you will be the connective tissue between our attorneys, clients, and external counsel, ensuring that every case file, contract, and discovery request is organized, accurate, and delivered on schedule. Reporting directly to the Senior Litigation Manager, you will help drive efficiency across our litigation and corporate practice groups while supporting the firm’s mission to provide high‑quality, client‑focused legal solutions from anywhere in the United States. Because we operate virtually, you’ll collaborate with colleagues scattered across time zones, but all of us will be anchored by a shared commitment to precision, confidentiality, and proactive problem‑solving. --- Key Responsibilities - Case File Management Create, maintain, and audit electronic case files in Clio and MyCase, ensuring 100 % compliance with our document retention policy for every matter originating in Port St. Lucie, Florida. - Legal Research Conduct statutory, case law, and regulatory research using Westlaw and LexisNexis, summarizing findings in concise memoranda for senior attorneys within 48 hours of request. - Drafting & Review Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement agreements in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, flagging any inconsistencies and applying the firm’s style guide before submission to the court. - E‑Discovery Support Upload, tag, and produce documents in Relativity and Fastcase, meeting strict production deadlines (average turnaround ≤ 3 business days). - Client Communication Serve as the first point of contact for clients in Port St. Lucie, Florida and elsewhere, providing status updates via Zoom and Slack, and coordinating virtual meetings with a 95 % on‑time attendance rate. - Calendar & Deadline Management Maintain attorneys’ calendars in Outlook, tracking motions, hearings, and filing deadlines; send automated reminders and generate weekly docket reports. - Billing & Time Entry Accurately record billable hours in Bill4Time, ensuring daily entry compliance and supporting the finance team’s monthly invoicing cycle. - Compliance & Confidentiality Perform routine audits of privileged material, enforce data‑security protocols, and complete quarterly HIPAA and GDPR training. - Process Improvement Identify bottlenecks in workflow and propose automation solutions using Zapier or Asana, contributing to a 15 % reduction in turnaround time over the past year. - Team Collaboration Participate in bi‑weekly sprint retrospectives and a daily 15‑minute stand‑up (85 % async) to align priorities across litigation, corporate, and compliance teams. --- Required Qualifications - Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor’s degree with a legal focus (or equivalent experience). - 3–5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or law clerk supporting litigation or corporate matters. - Proven proficiency with Clio, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Slack, and Zoom. - Strong legal writing skills, with the ability to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents with zero errors. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines (average of 12 active cases). - Excellent interpersonal communication; comfortable interfacing with clients, attorneys, and vendors in both written and virtual formats. - Familiarity with e‑discovery platforms such as Relativity or Everlaw, and basic understanding of data‑privacy regulations. --- Preferred Qualifications - Certified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) credential. - Experience in a corporate paralegal environment handling contracts, M&A due diligence, and corporate governance. - Prior work with Asana or Trello for project tracking and workflow automation. - Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior legal staff or interns. - fluency in Spanish or another language useful for client interactions in Port St. Lucie, Florida. --- Compensation & Benefits - Salary Range $55,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. - 401(k) plan with up to 4 % employer match. - Monthly home‑office stipend of $150 to cover internet, ergonomic chair, or other remote‑work necessities (available to residents of Florida). - Unlimited PTO policy, plus 10 paid holidays and 2 mental‑health days per quarter. - Professional development allowance of $2,000 per year for courses, certifications, or conferences (including virtual events). --- Work Setup - Time Zones Candidates must be able to work within the Eastern Time Zone (ET) or overlap at least 4 hours with ET; we have a strong client base in Port St. Lucie, Florida that requires real‑time coordination. - Core Hou

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