More billable hours for your attorneys. Our paralegals take on research, review and drafting support under your supervision.
Legal research & memos
Document review & e-discovery
Drafting support & case preparation
WestlawLexisNexisBloomberg LawFastcase
Profiles in 48–72h NDA & IP protection Free replacement
Hire Paralegals
Tell us what you need — get vetted paralegals in 48–72 hours.
48–72hto receive hand-picked profiles
100%dedicated to your business only
100%IP & code ownership — always yours
0recruitment or setup fees
Overview
Why hire dedicated paralegals through DirectAppoint?
Law firms and in-house teams face growing workloads and rising costs. A dedicated remote paralegal handles time-consuming support work, letting attorneys focus on strategy and clients.
DirectAppoint paralegals hold law degrees and experience with common-law research. They are tested on research accuracy, legal writing and confidentiality, and always work under your licensed attorneys' supervision.
Illustrative profile — your shortlist is matched to your brief.
Capabilities
What our dedicated paralegals do for you
01
Legal research
Case law, statutes and regulations research with written memos.
02
Document review
First-level review, privilege logs and coding in e-discovery platforms.
03
Drafting support
First drafts of contracts, pleadings, motions and correspondence for attorney review.
04
Case preparation
Chronologies, exhibit lists, deposition summaries and trial binders.
05
Contract management
Abstraction, redlining comparison and obligation tracking.
06
IP support
Trademark searches, docketing and patent research support.
Skills & tools
Paralegals skill matrix
Every shortlisted paralegal is tested on the tools your project actually uses.
Research
WestlawLexisNexisBloomberg LawFastcase
Review
RelativityEverlawLogikcullDISCO
Practice
ClioMyCasePracticePantherFilevine
Documents
iManageNetDocumentsMicrosoft WordAdobe Acrobat
Why DirectAppoint
Why companies choose DirectAppoint for paralegals
Dedicated, not shared
Every hire works only for you — full-time, part-time or hourly. No juggling five clients, no context switching.
Rigorous 5-step vetting
Multi-stage screening: technical tests, live problem-solving, English communication and reference checks before you see a profile.
Shortlist in 48–72h
A curated shortlist lands in your inbox within days, not months. Start working the following week.
Your IP, fully secured
NDA before day one, IP assignment in the contract, access-controlled devices and secure VPN-based workflows.
Time-zone aligned
Shifts arranged to overlap with US, UK, EU, Australian or Middle-East working hours for real-time collaboration.
Free replacement
Not the right fit? We replace your hire at no extra cost and keep the handover smooth.
How it works
How to hire paralegals in 4 steps
A simple, transparent hiring flow. You stay in control of every decision — we do the heavy lifting.
01
Share your brief
Tell us the role, skills, seniority, time zone and budget. A 15-minute call or a short form is enough — no lengthy RFPs.
02
Get hand-picked profiles
Within 48–72 hours you receive a shortlist of pre-vetted paralegals who have already cleared skill tests, communication checks and background screening.
03
Interview & choose
Interview candidates on video, give a paid test task if you like, and pick the person who fits your team and culture.
04
Onboard & scale
Your hire starts quickly, works in your tools and reports directly to you. Add or swap people as your needs change.
Who it’s for
Who hires dedicated paralegals
Small and mid-size law firms
Litigation teams
Corporate in-house legal departments
IP and immigration practices
Compare your options
DirectAppoint vs freelancers vs in-house hiring
How hiring a dedicated paralegal through DirectAppoint compares with the alternatives.
Factor
DirectAppoint
Freelancer platforms
Local in-house hire
Time to hire
48–72 hours
1–2 weeks
6–12 weeks
Dedicated to your business
Yes, 100%
Rarely
Yes
Upfront recruitment cost
None
Platform fees
High (agency + ads)
Total cost vs local hire
Up to 70% lower
Varies widely
Highest
Vetted skills
Tested & verified
Self-reported
Your own process
Replacement guarantee
Free & fast
Start over
Re-hire from scratch
IP & NDA protection
Contractual
Hard to enforce
Contractual
Infrastructure & HR
Included
Not included
Your cost
Scale up or down
Month to month
Per project
Slow & costly
Engagement models
Flexible ways to hire a dedicated paralegal
Simple monthly billing. No long lock-ins. Upgrade, downgrade or add people any month.
Most popular
Full-time
160 hrs / month
A dedicated professional working only on your business, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in your time zone overlap.
Best for: Ongoing product work, long-term roles, core team extension
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No. Paralegals perform support tasks under the supervision of your licensed attorneys and do not provide legal advice.
02
How is client confidentiality protected?
Paralegals sign strict confidentiality agreements, work in your secured systems with access controls, and follow your firm's data-handling policies.
03
Do they know US or UK law?
Our paralegals are trained in common-law research and are experienced supporting US, UK and Australian matters.
Key takeaways
Hire Paralegals with DirectAppoint — in brief
DirectAppoint provides dedicated remote paralegals with law degrees who perform legal research, document review, e-discovery, drafting support, case preparation and contract management for law firms and in-house teams, under the supervision of the client's licensed attorneys.
