Employment Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: From $29.00/hour

Type: Part-time 20–40 hours/week

Location: Remote — open to applicants anywhere in the U.S.

Equivity is seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal with a strong background in litigation support to assist attorneys handling active employment law matters.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in employment litigation who is comfortable supporting cases from intake through trial preparation and can work efficiently across multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated, long-term team of legal professionals, partnering directly with attorneys while being fully supported by Equivity’s internal operations and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence in employment law matter
• Prepare, manage, and file court documents in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and organizing productions
• Prepare pre-trial documents, including exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, and exhibit books
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support during trial, including potential in-court assistance
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings to ensure compliance with procedural requirements
• Conduct legal research and assist with motion drafting and case strategy support
• Prepare deposition outlines and summarize deposition transcripts
• Review and organize case files, including employment records and other case-related documentation
• Format and finalize documents in accordance with court requirements and attorney preferences
• Utilize platforms such as Clio or similar case management systems for document and case organization
• Support client intake, initial case assessments, and ongoing client communications
• Perform administrative support tasks, including document formatting, PDF manipulation, and maintaining organized digital files

About You

• Minimum 3 years of employment law litigation experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or retaliation
• Strong experience supporting cases through the full litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation
• Minimum availability of 20 hours/week
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Experience with Clio or similar systems is a plus
• Availability during standard business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Windows-based computer preferred
• Availability and responsiveness within 1 hour during standard business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Equivity, you are part of a dedicated, internally managed team of legal professionals—not a temporary placement. We provide ongoing work with established attorneys while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. You’ll be supported by an experienced operations team and work in a collaborative, professional environment that values quality and long-term relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick time and employee discounts
• Annual performance bonuses
• 6-month pay review with potential hourly increase based on performance
• Reimbursement of certain expenses
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive remote work culture

About Equivity

Equivity provides virtual paralegal, administrative, reception, staffing and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while maintaining a collaborative, professional environment built on long-term support, consistency, and client success.

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Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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