Temporary Litigation Paralegal

A professional services firm is looking to bring on a talented Litigation Paralegal for a six-month remote contract. This is a high-visibility opportunity to step into a meaningful role, managing litigation matters, navigating regulatory requirements, and helping shape more efficient legal processes alongside a collaborative team. Detail-oriented paralegals who enjoy varied, substantive work will find a lot to sink their teeth into here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including file setup, legal notifications, deadline tracking, and discovery support.
• Review contracts for compliance and flag potential risk areas before they escalate.
• Act as a key point of contact for external parties on litigation and regulatory issues.
• Handle legal correspondence, service of process, and regulatory submissions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Keep litigation databases current, organized, and audit-ready at all times.
• Work cross-functionally to address document requests, internal audits, and ad hoc inquiries.
• Spot opportunities to streamline legal processes and take ownership of implementing improvements.
• Manage discrete legal projects and initiatives, knowing when to act independently and when to escalate.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A leadership team that values and supports the people around them.
• The convenience and flexibility of a fully remote engagement.
• This is a temporary opportunity for about six months.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid litigation background. At least two years of paralegal experience handling litigation matters, contract review, and regulatory or high-risk complaints.
• Sharp attention to detail. Strong research, writing, and organizational abilities with a commitment to accuracy.
• Tech savviness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a comfort level with picking up new systems quickly.
• Ownership mentality. You manage your work independently and bring a solutions-first attitude to every challenge.
• Professionalism under pressure. You stay calm and measured when priorities shift, and you handle sensitive matters with the discretion they require.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.