Paralegal (Remote) – Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana (Remote Position)

Company Profile

EBL Legal Placement & Performance is a growing international legal talent and workforce solutions organization committed to connecting highly skilled legal professionals with leading law firms and corporate legal departments, particularly across the United States and global markets.

We foster a professional, structured, and performance-driven environment where legal professionals can build strong international careers, gain exposure to global legal systems, and contribute meaningfully to high-quality legal service delivery.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to join our remote legal support team and contribute to the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality legal services.

Position Summary

As a Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, managing case files, and supporting litigation and transactional processes. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in legal operations while working within a remote, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct thorough legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, judicial opinions, and legal precedents.
• Analyze legal issues and prepare clear, structured summaries for attorneys.
• Draft legal memoranda, reports, and case briefs.
• Monitor and stay updated on legal developments and regulatory changes relevant to assigned matters.

Legal Drafting & Documentation

• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and court filings under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and customize legal templates, forms, and procedural documents.
• Review and proofread legal materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with legal standards.
• Assist in drafting contracts, agreements, and transactional documents where required.

Case Management & Litigation Support

• Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical case files.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court schedules.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation, hearings, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of evidence and supporting materials.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and litigation documentation.

Discovery Management

• Draft and prepare discovery requests, responses, and related documentation.
• Assist in managing document production, review, and disclosure processes.
• Coordinate evidence collection and document organization activities.
• Support attorneys in analyzing discovery materials and identifying key evidence.

Client Communication & Case Intake

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case updates and information requests.
• Conduct client intake interviews and gather relevant case details.
• Support initial case evaluations and strategy development discussions with attorneys.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all client communications.

Administrative & Legal Team Support

• Maintain accurate and organized legal records and document management systems.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with legal assistants and team members to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Provide general support to attorneys and legal teams as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Intern, Corporate Legal Officer, or Legal Support Professional.
• Experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal services organization.
• Exposure to U.S. legal systems, litigation processes, or documentation standards will be an added advantage.
• Experience supporting international legal teams is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Legal Competencies

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong drafting, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with litigation support and case management processes.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics and confidentiality standards.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Google Workspace tools.
• Familiarity with legal case management and document management systems.
• Strong electronic filing and document organization skills.

Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to international legal practices.

Application Deadline

19 June 2026

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button.