- Introduction
Law firms handle a high volume of documents, research, and filings — often under tight deadlines. In this case study, learn how Zedtreeo helped a litigation practice streamline operations by hiring remote paralegals for case prep. The result: faster turnarounds, fewer errors, and major cost savings.
Client Profile
The client is a civil litigation firm based in California. With a rising caseload, they needed extra legal support without hiring full-time local staff.
Challenges Faced
Attorneys spent too much time reviewing records and preparing drafts.
Staff shortages led to late document submissions and delays.
The firm lacked bandwidth for in-depth legal research on each case.
Hiring and training in-house paralegals was proving expensive.
Solution Implemented
- Legal research and fact-checking
- Drafting motions, case summaries, and discovery documents
- Filing support and document formatting
- Deadline tracking and case coordination
Results and Benefits
- 35% reduction in case preparation time
- 80% lower support costs compared to in-house hires
- All filing deadlines met consistently
- Improved attorney productivity and focus
- Easy scalability during periods of heavy caseloads
Related Remote Roles
- Remote litigation paralegals
- Virtual legal researchers
- Remote court document drafters
- Case prep and pretrial support assistants
Conclusion
Zedtreeo’s remote paralegals helped the firm prepare cases faster and more accurately — without expanding their physical office. As a result, attorneys were free to focus on high-impact legal work while Zedtreeo’s team handled the prep behind the scenes.
* We take our clients’ confidentiality seriously. While we’ve changed their names, the results are real.
