Part-Time Paralegal - Remote

Overview

Acorns is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team as a Paralegal to manage the day-to-day legal response process related to court documents received by the organization, such as subpoenas, garnishments, liens, and other notices. In this role, you will leverage your experience in handling legal documents and processes to ensure that all requests are processed and responded to in a timely and compliant manner, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and security.

In Short

• Manage and maintain the Subpoenas Gmail inbox and ensure that all incoming requests are logged and processed appropriately.
• Create, organize, and maintain records of responsive documents within our Google Drive and ensure proper filing and accessibility.
• Download and review incoming subpoenas or legal requests, input necessary details into the Subpoenas Log, and create corresponding folders in the Shared Drive for document storage.
• Collect and prepare responsive documents, including but not limited to customer information, transaction history, logs, Salesforce tickets, and other relevant communications.
• Apply necessary watermarks and convert documents into PDF format and secure documents using appropriate encryption methods.
• Utilize pre-existing templates to prepare response letters and certificates of authenticity.
• Send encrypted documents to the designated law enforcement agencies or legal entities via email, using predefined templates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant legal experience, including direct experience handling subpoenas and legal document processing.
• Experience with subpoena management software (e.g. Kodex or Logikcull) a plus.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in using Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs), Adobe PDF software, and familiar with basic encryption methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• High level of English proficiency, capable of understanding and drafting complex legal documents.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Flexible work hours and location.
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.