Paralegal – Legal Operations

Paralegal, Legal Operations & Outsourcing

Location: Remote - Central or South America
Contract: Independent Contractor

About Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm advising on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. Our approach goes beyond traditional legal advice—we focus equally on the economic realities of our clients’ businesses.

We work with founders, senior executives, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and leading companies on sophisticated, high-impact matters. Our model is lean, collaborative, and partner-led, offering meaningful exposure and responsibility from day one.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically minded Paralegal to join our Legal Operations & Outsourcing team.

This role is centered on two core areas:

1. Analyzing contracts to produce clear, structured summaries and reports
2. Supporting the workflow of contract review and negotiation across matters

You will work closely with lawyers and internal teams to ensure contract-related work is organized, trackable, and executed efficiently. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with documents, data, and structured processes in a high-performance environment.

What You’ll Do

Contract Analysis & Reporting

• Review contracts and extract key terms, risks, and obligations
• Prepare clear, structured summaries and reports for internal and client use
• Organize and categorize contract data to support tracking and decision-making
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across high-volume contract workflows

Contract Workflow & Coordination

• Support the end-to-end workflow of contract review and negotiation
• Track status, deadlines, and versions across multiple contracts and stakeholders
• Coordinate inputs between lawyers and external providers
• Ensure timely follow-ups and smooth progression of contract-related tasks

Supporting Operations

• Assist with document organization and record management related to contracts
• Contribute to improving clarity and efficiency in contract workflows over time

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently high-quality, accurate contract summaries and reports
• Smooth, well-managed contract workflows with no breakdowns in tracking or communication
• Improved turnaround times and operational clarity across matters
• Strong reliability and ownership in a detail-driven environment

What We’re Looking For

• Legal background (paralegal, legal operations, or similar)
• 1–3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience reviewing contracts or working with legal documents
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data, reporting, or structured workflows
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) or similar tools
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage process-driven work
• Clear and professional written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume contract review or legal operations environments
• Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal and operations teams
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong ownership and accountability

Why Join Sterlington

• Work on sophisticated, high-impact legal matters in a modern, agile firm
• Gain exposure to legal operations, contract analysis, and workflow management
• Operate in a remote-first, globally integrated team
• Collaborate directly with experienced lawyers in a lean, high-performance environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sterlington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe exceptional talent comes from all backgrounds, and we welcome applicants from all perspectives and experiences.