CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL (REMOTE IN NEW MEXICO) - Experienced

Bernhardt Riley, Attorneys at Law is a boutique firm serving New Mexico and Florida across real estate litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, and debt defense. We combine personal care with professional skill to protect our clients’ legal interests and help our communities thrive. Bernhardt Riley is hiring a full-time, experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support pre-suit real estate and general civil litigation matters in a fully remote role. New Mexico residency required (we are only considering candidates currently residing in New Mexico). Compensation $65,000–$75,000/year (commensurate with experience) Benefits & Growth We offer a positive work environment and a competitive benefits package including 401(k) + matching, health/dental/vision, life insurance, holidays, PTO (vacation/sick/personal), and professional development. Why This Role Matters Litigation is evolving fast — smarter case workflows, faster client expectations, and higher standards for precision. We’re looking for a paralegal who doesn’t just “process tasks,” but owns outcomes: someone who spots issues early, improves systems, and helps the team move faster with confidence. If you’re the kind of person who thinks:

• “There’s a better way—let’s build it,”
• “I’ll figure it out,” and
• “I’m not afraid to take initiative,”
• you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do You’ll support attorneys across the lifecycle of litigation and pre-suit matters, including: Case & Litigation Support

• Support attorneys in all stages of civil litigation (pre-suit through resolution)
• Draft and prepare routine pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence (attorney-reviewed)
• Prepare and manage discovery (requests/responses, tracking, production coordination)
• Organize, Bates stamp, and quality-check document productions

Deadlines, Filing, and Case Control

• Manage calendaring: capture, calculate, and track all deadlines with redundancy and accuracy
• Organize and electronically file pleadings and discovery
• Maintain matter organization so any team member can quickly find “what matters, fast”

Communication & Client Experience

• Communicate with opposing counsel and judicial assistants professionally and promptly
• Provide consistent, clear client updates and help reduce confusion/inertia through proactive touchpoints
• Flag risks, missing information, and next steps before they become problems

Research & Operational Excellence

• Conduct legal research as needed
• Improve workflows/templates/checklists to reduce rework and increase consistency
• Use technology thoughtfully to accelerate drafting, summarizing, and organizing — without sacrificing accuracy or confidentiality

What Success Looks Like (First 60–90 Days)

• Deadlines are tight, reliable, and never “surprising”
• Your cases are organized, searchable, and easy to hand off
• Drafts and discovery packages require fewer revisions over time
• Attorneys trust you to anticipate next steps and identify issues early
• Clients feel informed, supported, and guided

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in real estate litigation, HOA/COA, and/or foreclosure (or closely related civil litigation)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Confident remote worker: responsive, accountable, and able to self-manage priorities
• Solutions-oriented judgment: you don’t just identify problems—you propose options

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate
• Prior remote work experience
• Familiarity with Clio Manage and Clio Grow
• Comfort with e-filing portals, document management best practices, and creating templates/checklists
• Practical experience using modern tools (e.g., PDF workflows, digital signature tools, and AI-assisted drafting/summarization under supervision)

The Kind of Teammate We’re Looking For We are intentionally hiring for these traits:

• Resourceful: You can navigate ambiguity, find answers, and unblock progress.
• Curious: You ask smart questions, learn quickly, and look for root causes.
• Fearless: You take initiative, speak up early, and aren’t intimidated by new systems or hard problems.
• High ownership: You treat deadlines, quality, and client experiences like they’re yours.
• Calm under pressure: You bring order when things get busy.

Tools & Tech (What You’ll Likely Use)

• Microsoft Suite / Outlook
• Clio (preferred)
• E-filing systems, PDF/document workflows, discovery management practices
• AI-enabled productivity tools (used responsibly and with confidentiality controls)

How to Apply

Apply now to join a team of dedicated legal professionals committed to exceptional client care and high-quality advocacy.

• Bernhardt Riley, Attorneys at Law is an equal opportunity employer.