Paralegal - Insurance / Business & Commercial Litigation (Remote - Eastern Time Zone)

Location: Remote (must work Eastern Time hours)

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (base salary)

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background supporting matters involving insurance, business, and commercial disputes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment, and can manage cases from inception through trial support while working remotely on Eastern Time (ET).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support in state and federal courts, including trial preparation and post-trial tasks.
• Assist attorneys with case management for matters including:
  • Automobile liability
  • Premises liability
  • Negligent security
  • Medical malpractice
  • Maritime matters
  • Related business and commercial disputes

   

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, etc.).
• Coordinate and manage discovery: document collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Organize case files (digital and physical where applicable), maintain calendars/deadlines, and monitor dockets.
• Assist with deposition prep (exhibits, notices, summaries) and coordinate logistics with vendors and witnesses.
• Support mediation/arbitration preparation, including assembling binders/exhibits and summarizing key case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with significant exposure to litigation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cases involving insurance, business/commercial disputes, and at least several of the following: auto, premises, negligent security, medical malpractice, maritime.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and document management best practices.
• Excellent writing, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying responsive during ET business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida litigation experience and/or multi-jurisdictional experience (a plus).
• Trial prep experience and confidence managing high-volume discovery.

Work Schedule / Remote Expectations

• This role is remote, but you must be able to work consistently during Eastern Time Zone hours and attend scheduled calls/meetings accordingly.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado