Remote AI-Assisted Legal Assistant / Paralegal

September 3, 2026

Job Type: Part-Time (Flexible)Location: Remote (U.S.)Compensation: $12 – $15/hour based on experience (DOE)About Us:We are a modern, fast-paced law firm looking for a tech-savvy Virtual Paralegal to help us revolutionize our workflow. We are heavily integrating AI into our daily practice and are seeking a legal professional who knows how to harness Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft documents, summarize case files, and accelerate legal research.Role Overview:You will support our attorneys by preparing first drafts of legal documents, analyzing case files, and optimizing our firm's document management systems. The ideal candidate isn’t just a great paralegal; they are an "AI power-user" who is highly proficient in using Copilot to streamline repetitive procedural tasks while maintaining strict ethical and confidentiality standards.Key Responsibilities:AI-Assisted Drafting & Formatting: Use Microsoft Copilot in Word to generate "structural shells" for legal documents, motions, and correspondence. Refine and edit generated text to ensure it adheres to local rules and firm formatting standards.Case Law & Document Summarization: Utilize Copilot Notebooks and Chat to synthesize multiple legal filings, emails, and depositions. Provide attorneys with chronological timelines, witness lists, and comprehensive case summaries.Document Review & Comparison: Use Copilot to compare opposing counsel's agreements against our firm's playbooks or templates, quickly highlighting deviations and risks.Legal & Factual Research: Prompt Copilot to identify legal precedents, statutes, and regulatory guidelines to assist in drafting preliminary legal memoranda.Administrative Workflow Management: Assist with standard legal workflows, matter opening checklists, and meeting recap extraction via Microsoft Teams and Outlook.Quality Control: Critically evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, hallucinated citations, and potential biases, always ensuring the final work product aligns with attorney judgment.Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar role.Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience using generative AI tools, specifically Microsoft 365 Copilot (including Copilot Chat, Word, and Notebooks).Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and the fundamentals of legal drafting and citation.Critical Thinking: Strong editorial skills with the ability to edit AI output and apply legal judgment.Organization: Excellent remote work habits, strong attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.How to Apply:If you are passionate about the intersection of law and AI and want to bring your paralegal skills to an innovative law firm, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with AI and legal document generation via [Firm's Application Portal/Email Placeholder].

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