Hire Paralegals
Paralegals keep matters organized and documents moving. Our LATAM paralegals support corporate, contract and litigation work in your time zone.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$92,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$19,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 79%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a paralegal does
Hire remote paralegals from Latin America.
- Draft and review contracts and legal documents
- Manage matter files, deadlines and calendars
- Conduct legal and factual research
- Prepare filings, discovery and closing binders
- Coordinate signatures and corporate records
- Support attorneys with case and deal administration
Core skills we test for
- Legal drafting & review
- Legal research
- Document management
- Deadline & calendar tracking
- Confidentiality
- Written English
Tools they work in
Hiring paralegals, answered
How quickly can I hire a paralegal?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote paralegal from Latin America cost?
Most of our paralegals are paid around $19,000 a year, versus roughly $92,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 79% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet paralegals?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your paralegal?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.