South Africa
1 month ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Full Time
Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
South Africa
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

  • Paralegal (Litigation, Corporate & Legal Research) – Remote | U.S. Hours
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
  • Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for filings & deadlines)

We’re hiring a Paralegal to provide hands-on legal support across litigation, corporate, and compliance matters.

This is not an admin role — this is a substantive legal support position .

You will be responsible for drafting documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring cases move forward accurately and on time .

If you’re detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across multiple legal areas — this role is built for you.

Draft and prepare

  • Contracts
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Discovery requests/responses
  • Corporate governance documents
  • Ensure all work is accurate and aligned with attorney guidance
  • Legal Research & Analysis

Conduct research using

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Analyze

  • Case law
  • Statutes
  • Regulations
  • Deliver concise, actionable research memos
  • Case Preparation & Litigation Support

Prepare

  • Deposition summaries
  • Exhibits
  • Trial binders

Track

  • Litigation calendars
  • Filing deadlines
  • Discovery timelines
  • Ensure nothing slips through the cracks
  • Contract & Compliance Support
  • Review commercial agreements and summarize key terms
  • Flag legal risks for attorney review

Support

  • Regulatory filings
  • Licensing
  • Compliance documentation (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
  • Document & Case Management

Maintain organized legal files using

  • Clio
  • Relativity
  • iManage

Strong experience with

Westlaw / LexisNexis

Hands-on drafting experience (litigation + corporate documents)

Experience with

Clio / Relativity / iManage

Strong understanding of litigation processes and deadlines

Corporate law exposure

  • Entity formation
  • Board resolutions
  • Governance documentation

Experience with compliance frameworks

  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • SOX
  • Advanced e-discovery/document review experience
  • What a Typical Day Looks Like
  • Draft legal documents and filings
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memos
  • Track deadlines and manage case timelines
  • Prepare materials for hearings or trial
  • Review contracts and flag risks
  • Organize and maintain case files
  • Communicate with clients and attorneys

In short

You are the execution backbone that allows attorneys to move faster and more effectively.

  • Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • Zero missed deadlines (litigation/compliance)
  • Drafts requiring minimal revisions
  • Clean, organized, audit-ready case files
  • Research delivered on time and actionable
  • High reliability and attorney satisfaction
  • Why This Role Stands Out
  • High ownership of substantive legal work
  • Exposure to multiple legal areas (litigation + corporate + compliance)
  • Work directly with attorneys and case strategy
  • Clear expectations and performance metrics
  • Opportunity to grow into senior legal roles

If you

  • Have strong legal drafting and research skills
  • Thrive in deadline-driven environments
  • Want to work on real legal matters (not admin work)

This role is a strong fit.

Responsibilities

Legal Drafting (Core Responsibility)

Requirements

Ensure all records are

  • Accurate
  • Secure
  • Audit-ready
  • E-Discovery & Document Review
  • Support document review and production
  • Organize and manage discovery materials
  • Ensure compliance with discovery obligations
  • Client & Attorney Support
  • Communicate with clients to collect documents and information
  • Provide case updates when required
  • Support attorneys with research, drafting, and case execution
  • What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • You are a strong legal writer with attention to detail
  • You manage multiple cases without missing deadlines
  • You are proactive and resourceful
  • You can work independently with minimal supervision
  • You are comfortable across litigation, corporate, and compliance work
  • Required Experience & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
  • 3+ years professional paralegal experience
  • Nice to Have
  • Trial preparation experience

About the Company

Work directly with leadership in a highly visible role.

Operate at the forefront of AI, marketing, and automation.

Gain exposure across content, growth, outreach, events, and operations.

Significant ownership and creative freedom.

Opportunity to build systems that directly impact business growth.

Fully remote work environment.

Additional Information

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Practical Task (drafting or legal research scenario)
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Background Verification
  • Apply Now
Role:
Paralegal
Job Type:
Full Time

Company profile

Pavago

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