Global Local Government Paralegal

Compensation: approximately $2,500–$3,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications
Time Commitment: ~40+ available hours/weekly
Working Hours: approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Location: Remote (US-based hours required)

English Mastery and Working Culture Notice: Native-sounding and command-of-spoken English (and, of course, written English) is imperative in this role, as you will be working directly with U.S.-based leadership and team members. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement. Additionally, prior experience working with U.S. based law firms and operating in fast-paced, high-performance environments is critical.

Are you the type who thrives in a high-speed legal environment, keeping 100+ moving pieces organized without breaking a sweat?
Can you dissect cryptic emails, manage competing deadlines, and juggle multiple attorneys like it's second nature?
Do you love being the operational backbone that keeps a law department running like a disciplined machine?
Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

The Starkey Law Group is a high-performance, fast-moving firm based in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Backed by deep litigation, commercial, and government expertise, the firm has rebuilt its culture around accountability, high standards, and top-tier performance. The team is committed to excellence in every matter, from personal injury to city governance.

The Local Government practice – serving the City of Fairburn – is the firm’s most demanding, high-volume department. The team handles legislation, contracts, litigation oversight, departmental operations, and daily advisory work for 16 city departments. This division moves quickly, requires sharp judgment, and depends on reliable support from people who love responsibility and thrive under pressure.

The Starkey Law Group is hiring a Global Local Government Paralegal to support its Local Government practice and serve as the operational anchor across a high volume of advisory, transactional, and litigation-related work.

This is a 100% remote independent contractor opportunity for an experienced paralegal located outside the United States who can work effectively within a U.S.-based legal environment and support the firm's attorneys during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

What you’ll do:

Draft and prepare ordinances, resolutions, amendments, memos, contracts, pleadings, discovery, PowerPoints, and city agenda materials for attorney review
Manage 100–120+ active matters (“transactions”), including advice and counsel, advisory memos, departmental requests, special projects, contract reviews, and legislation
Track, case manage, and push forward litigation matters
Maintain an organized caseload report for three attorneys and assign workload based on bandwidth
Extract meaning from cryptic forwarded emails, interpret context, and take initiative without waiting for prompts
Communicate with city department heads and external stakeholders
Monitor and sort incoming emails daily and ensure nothing slips through
Schedule calls, meetings, hearings, city sessions, and project touchpoints
Manage up: flag deadlines, push attorneys to stay ahead, and keep work flowing
Coordinate deliverables across multiple attorneys and their support staff
Delegate tasks to of-counsel attorneys when needed to keep the pace
Support contract drafting, transactional work, litigation case management, and city project management
Prepare materials for city council meetings, special-called meetings, election-related matters, special trainings, and other municipal needs
Ensure zero missed deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality first drafts.

What we’re looking for:
Approximately 2–5 years of paralegal experience, ideally supporting a U.S.-based law firm or legal practice
Strong litigation exposure preferred
Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
Ability to manage a high volume of active matters without losing accuracy or momentum
Strong written and verbal English communications
Exceptional organization, follow-through, and deadline management
High initiative and the ability to move work forward without constant direction
Strong judgment when interpreting incomplete or ambiguous requests
Ability to manage up, anticipate attorney needs, and proactively flag deadlines
High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a low-ego approach to teamwork
Government or municipal experience is helpful but not required
Comfortable working remotely as part of a fast-moving U.S. legal team
Available to work approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Why you should work here:
High-impact role: You become the central force that keeps the city’s legal operations moving smoothly
Growth and mastery: You’ll develop deep expertise in contracts, legislation, litigation, and city governance
Elite culture: Work with high-IQ, high-initiative professionals who expect excellence from themselves and each other
Direct mentorship: Daily collaboration with three attorneys, including the City Attorney
Clear expectations: No ambiguity, no emotional waste, no drama — just high standards and high performance

If you thrive under pressure, love being the person who “gets it done,” and want to work somewhere that matches your drive, this is your role. You won’t be micromanaged, and you won’t be babysat – but your work will directly influence the success of the City of Fairburn's legal operations.

Bring your initiative, your discipline, and your pride in excellent work. Apply now.