What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Paralegal position at Equivity, Inc.?
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: 20 a to 40 per week
Salary: $25 to $29 hourly
Work Location: Remote
Equivity is seeking a skilled virtual paralegal with recent law firm experience and proficiency in at least two practice areas, such as litigation, estate planning, immigration, bankruptcy, corporate law, or family law. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely on substantive legal matters while supporting attorneys across the country as part of a growing, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive paralegal support tailored to the unique needs of attorneys across various legal disciplines.
Operate independently while managing tasks such as drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and monitoring deadlines.
Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients during standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM)
Coordinate with legal teams, court personnel, and third parties to ensure smooth case progression.
Adapt quickly to new legal workflows and client preferences, supporting matters from intake through resolution.
Work remotely with the flexibility to manage a consistent workload of 20–40 hours per week.
About You:
3 years of recent paralegal experience in a law firm setting, with demonstrated proficiency in at least two distinct areas of law, such as civil litigation, estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, family law, or corporate law.
Comfortable navigating a variety of legal workflows and adapting to the needs of different practice areas.
Tech-savvy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with case management software such as Clio, MyCase, or similar.
Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and time management skills.
You work well independently and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual role.
You own a Windows-based computer, smartphone, and have reliable high-speed internet access.
You have a quiet and professional home office setup for client communication.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3 years of recent paralegal experience
Availability to respond to client requests within one hour, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Ability to work 20–40 hours per week on an ongoing basis.
Computer requirements:
Windows 10
2GHz processing speed (typically Intel or AMD) i5 processor & above
8GB RAM100GB of hard drive space
Bitdefender, McAfee Antivirus Plus OR Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision insurance
Work from home
Why Join Equivity?
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, sick time, employee discounts, EAP, and expense reimbursements.
Flexibility & Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to work from home with flexible hours that fit your schedule.
Performance-Based Bonuses: Earn quarterly bonuses based on client satisfaction and reliability.
Professional Growth: Work with a team of experienced professionals and develop long-term relationships with a variety of clients.
Equivity provides virtual paralegal, administrative, and marketing support to clients nationwide. We support law firms of all sizes and practice areas, and our paralegals play a vital role in helping attorneys deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
Visit www.equivityva.com to learn more.
Salary : $25 - $29