- 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. Discover why law firms are switching to virtual paralegal assistants to optimize performance and reduce costs.
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. Learn how remote teams like these contribute to greater efficiency and output in our research report on remote work and productivity.
* We take our clients’ confidentiality seriously. While we’ve changed their names, the results are real.
