Role: Paralegal
Priority Location: South Africa
Working Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, aligned to US Central Time
Type of Job: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: USD 3,000 to 3,600 per month

The final offer is at the client’s discretion subject to the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.

About the Company

This is a U.S.-based solo legal practice focused primarily on personal injury matters, with additional exposure to complex litigation and criminal defense cases. The practice operates in a fast-paced environment and is currently rebuilding internal capacity to reduce administrative workload and ensure cases progress efficiently.

About the Role

The Senior Paralegal will provide high level litigation and case management support to the attorney and office manager. This role requires an experienced, self directed paralegal who can independently manage workflows, proactively drive next steps, and coordinate persistently with medical providers and third parties. The position is designed to minimize non billable administrative work for the attorney while maintaining strict confidentiality and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management and Litigation Support

Drive case progress by tracking deadlines, follow ups, and next actions
Draft and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs under attorney direction
Prepare affidavits and supporting materials
Summarize medical records and build detailed medical chronologies and case summaries
Maintain organized matter files with consistent naming and version control

Medical Records and Provider Coordination

Request medical records and billing documents from providers and facilities
Follow up persistently via phone and email to obtain records in a timely manner
Track outstanding requests, fees, and delivery timelines
Escalate delays or issues as needed

Intake and Scheduling Support (as needed)

Assist with inbound calls and pre client screening
Schedule consultations and manage the attorney’s calendar
Support call handling through a Fort Worth local phone number if required

Billing and Timekeeping Support

Assist with time tracking and billing documentation
Maintain accurate notes and time entries per firm guidelines

Security and Confidentiality

Adhere to attorney client privilege and strict confidentiality standards
Operate within secure workflows and controlled systems provided by the firm

Hard Skills Required

Minimum 5 years experience as a paralegal or senior legal assistant
Strong litigation and personal injury case support experience
Proven ability to draft legal documents and high quality summaries
Extensive experience ordering, tracking, and summarizing medical records
Familiarity with legal document management and case organization

Soft Skills Required

Excellent written and spoken English communication
Highly organized, deadline driven, and detail oriented
Ability to work independently and manage priorities remotely
Strong follow through and proactive communication
High judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information

Nice to Have

Experience supporting U.S. law firms, particularly Texas based practices
Prior remote work experience with attorneys or small firms
Comfort assisting with client intake and scheduling

Application Requirement

Candidates must submit a resume demonstrating senior paralegal experience, litigation support background, and medical records management expertise.

Success Metrics

Consistent forward movement of cases without bottlenecks
Timely and accurate medical record retrieval
Reduction in attorney time spent on administrative tasks
Clear, proactive communication and dependable execution

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