Frequently Asked Questions

We are as experienced (if not more) than any paralegal that you would hire on a full-time basis but for a fraction of the cost. By hiring TrialBound, you are saving costs by not paying employee taxes, benefits, vacation time, sick time, and other costs associated with traditional in-house paralegals.

TrialBound paralegals will sign your company’s Non-Disclosures Agreement and abide by all responsibilities and protocols outlined in same.

There is absolutely NO communication with the attorneys’ clients unless the attorney requests that communication be made. If communication is requested, TrialBound will carbon copy the attorney.

You should expect to pay the billable rate or the agreed-upon flat rate. The rate is contingent on the time allotted to complete the project and the complexity of the project. In addition, there may be general out-of-pocket operating and administrative costs identical to those you would charge your clients (i.e. postage, mileage, fax, photocopies, long distance telephone charges, court filing fees, courier costs, etc.).

Because TrialBound is a freelance service, you are not required to withhold taxes. TrialBound will provide you with a W-9 form.

A Virtual Paralegal is an employee and treated similarly to an in-house paralegal. You are responsible for providing the tools and equipment needed, a normal salary, and the standard insurances. The only difference between a Virtual Paralegal and an in-house paralegal is that the Virtual Paralegal works from home. A Freelance Paralegal and a Contract Paralegal can be used interchangeably. They are hired to complete projects as-needed in a remote setting with no employee benefits.

Follow these steps to hire TrialBound:

• 1. Please complete the online website form by clicking the TrialBound logo underneath the Let’s Get Started button OR by going to the Submit Request page on the website.

• 2. A TrialBound paralegal will contact you within 2 hours to discuss the details of your project and your expectations.

• 3. TrialBound will negotiate pricing and determine if the cost of your project should be set at a flat rate or an hourly rate.

• 4. TrialBound will also provide a Scope of Work (“SOW”) email confirming and summarizing the scope of work to be performed. An SOW email will be sent to the Client by TrialBound after the discussion of every project.

• 5. If both parties agree to move forward, they will sign a Contract Agreement and a Non-Disclosure Agreement. These documents will only need to be completed once and are legally binding throughout all projects.

No. TrialBound can only provide legal services to licensed attorneys. However, if you are a pro se party and would like assistance with typing your documents, please complete the Submit Request form found in the Menu. If you need legal advice, please contact a licensed attorney.

Complete the Contact Us form with the service needed and a TrialBound paralegal will contact you within 2 hours to discuss further.

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