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 advicewe 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 Youll 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 Were Looking For

• Legal background (paralegal legal operations or similar)
• 13 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.