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Recruitment agency · Pavago Kenya

Paralegal

Employer not disclosed by Pavago

KenyaMid level · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A company is hiring a full-time Paralegal to work remotely from Kenya during U.S. business hours. The role involves providing legal support in litigation, corporate, and compliance matters, suitable for someone detail-oriented and comfortable with multiple legal areas.

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What you will do

  • Draft and prepare legal documents including contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and corporate governance documents.
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis, analyse case law, statutes, and regulations, and produce concise research memos.
  • Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, trial binders, and track litigation calendars, filing deadlines, and discovery timelines.
  • Review commercial agreements, summarise key terms, and flag legal risks for attorney review.
  • Support regulatory filings, licensing, and compliance documentation such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
  • Maintain organised, accurate, and secure legal files using Clio, Relativity, and iManage.
  • Assist with document review and production for e-discovery and manage discovery materials.
  • Communicate with clients to collect documents and provide case updates, supporting attorneys with research, drafting, and case execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
  • At least 3 years of professional paralegal experience.
  • Strong experience using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
  • Hands-on drafting experience with litigation and corporate documents.
  • Experience with Clio, Relativity, and iManage.
  • Good understanding of litigation processes and deadlines.
  • Preferred: trial preparation experience.
  • Preferred: exposure to corporate law including entity formation, board resolutions, and governance documentation.
  • Preferred: experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
  • Preferred: advanced e-discovery and document review experience.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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