legalist

legalist

Litigation Paralegal

United States (Remote)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
Financial AnalysisResearchWritingUnderwriting

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze legal documents, case filings, and supporting materials to inform underwriting and portfolio monitoring
  • Support due diligence efforts by evaluating counterparties, legal claims, and associated risks
  • Organize, index, and maintain case files, investment documentation, and internal records
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, underwriting, operations, and technology teams
  • Provide general support on special projects related to legal analysis, compliance, and investment operations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 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
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both written and verbally
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience, such as: Paralegal experience at an AmLaw 200 or comparable firmLegal research, compliance, investigations, or litigation support roles
  • Experience reviewing legal documents and managing case-related workflows
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have

  • 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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