Role Overview
Legalist is hiring a mid-level Litigation Paralegal. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in United States (Remote). posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Intro description:
Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.
We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support our Litigation Finance Portfolio Monitoring team through legal research, case analysis, and portfolio monitoring. This role sits at the intersection of law and investing, combining paralegal expertise with analytical rigor to evaluate and track investments in litigation.
You will work closely with attorneys, investment professionals, and cross-functional teams to assess opportunities, monitor active matters, and produce clear, actionable insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, technology-driven investment platform operating at the forefront of legal finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze legal documents, case filings, and supporting materials to inform underwriting and portfolio monitoring
- Conduct legal, factual, and background research, including identifying analogous cases and relevant developments
- Support due diligence efforts by evaluating counterparties, legal claims, and associated risks
- Organize, index, and maintain case files, investment documentation, and internal records
- Track key case developments, deadlines, and portfolio performance across active matters
- Draft clear and concise summaries, memoranda, and internal reports on legal and investment findings
- Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, underwriting, operations, and technology teams
- Contribute to process improvements, workflow management, and data organization across the portfolio
- Provide general support on special projects related to legal analysis, compliance, and investment operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5+ years of relevant experience, such as: Paralegal experience at an AmLaw 200 or comparable firmLegal research, compliance, investigations, or litigation support roles
- Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex legal and financial information
- Experience reviewing legal documents and managing case-related workflows
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both written and verbally
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to financial analysis, underwriting, or investment-related work
- Familiarity with litigation finance, credit investing, or legal risk assessment
- Experience drafting memoranda or case summaries for decision-making purposes
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How do I apply for the Litigation Paralegal position at Legalist?
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Is the Litigation Paralegal role at Legalist remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in United States (Remote), but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Litigation Paralegal at Legalist earn?
Legalist has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Litigation Paralegal role at Legalist posted?
This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (17 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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