Freelance Independent Paralegal

Job summary

Prepare, organize, draft, and review legal documents, and conduct legal and factual research to support counsel and clients. Manage case files and deadlines, communicate professionally with lawyers, clients, and third parties, and maintain confidentiality.

Job details

Company Description Astute Law Office provides practical legal and strategic services to businesses and individuals, with a focus on business law, family law, and mental health law. The firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity, care, and effective solutions. Astute Law Office values thoughtful analysis, accessible guidance, and tailored support that respects each client’s unique circumstances. Team members work collaboratively to deliver high-quality legal services that balance professionalism with empathy for those they serve. Role Description The Freelance Independent Paralegal will support counsel and clients by preparing and organizing legal documents, conducting legal and factual research, and reviewing case materials for accuracy and completeness. Required tasks may include drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence, as well as assisting with case file management and deadline tracking. The role also involves clear, professional communication with lawyers, clients, and third parties, while maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail. This is a contract role and is fully remote, requiring reliable technology, self-management, and the ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision. Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of Law and legal principles relevant to business law, family law, or mental health law, and importantly, family law court rules. Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, organizing, and filing pleadings, motions, and other legal forms. Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally. Proficient Research abilities, including legal research using online databases and factual investigation to support case strategy. Careful Document Review skills, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and issue spotting. Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or similar role; certification or formal paralegal training and license is preferred. Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to handle multiple matters in a remote contract environment. High ethical standards, discretion, and commitment to client confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and rules. Interested applicants should please send an email with their resume to info@astutelawoffice.com

What you’ll do

Prepare, organize, draft, and review legal documents, and conduct legal and factual research to support counsel and clients. Manage case files and deadlines, communicate professionally with lawyers, clients, and third parties, and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

Applicants should have knowledge of legal principles relevant to business, family, or mental health law, particularly family law court rules, and experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or similar role. Strong document preparation, research, communication, organization, and time-management skills are required; paralegal certification or formal training is preferred.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Document Preparation
• Legal Research
• Factual Investigation
• Document Review
• Pleadings and Motions Drafting
• Case File Management
• Deadline Tracking
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Attention to Detail
• Family Law Court Rules

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative