Meet Andrea, A Paralegal Who Redefines Support
When it comes to finding the right paralegal, experience and precision matter, but so does reliability.
Andrea Azara combines all three. Based in New York, she’s spent years supporting litigation teams, managing paralegals, and helping attorneys stay focused on what matters most: their clients.
Andrea is the kind of professional every firm hopes to find — proactive, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure.
She brings a calm, organized presence to every case file, ensuring that filings, discovery, and communications are always handled with care and accuracy.
How We Found Andrea
When our team began sourcing candidates for this placement, we reviewed more than 25 qualified paralegals across the U.S.
We conducted detailed interviews, technical assessments — narrowing the field to just four finalists.
Andrea immediately stood out for her professionalism, communication, and leadership experience.
She had already managed a small team of paralegals in a fast-paced firm and brought a strong understanding of litigation workflows, document management, and client coordination.
In short: she didn’t just support attorneys — she anticipated their needs.
The Staffwell Process
At Staffwell, every placement follows the same deliberate approach.
We vet each candidate across three dimensions:
Skill & Experience – verifying legal competencies and software familiarity.
Communication & Professionalism – evaluating responsiveness, tone, and clarity.
Cultural Fit – ensuring alignment with firm size, pace, and structure.
Our goal isn’t to send the most resumes — it’s to send the right one.
That’s why our submittal-to-interview rate consistently sits above 90%, and 95% of our placements convert to full employment.
Why Firms Are Choosing 1099 Paralegals
Hiring great talent is essential — but the structure of that hire can make a major financial difference.
Here’s what a typical W-2 in-house paralegal costs compared to a Staffwell 1099 contract paralegal of similar caliber:
Cost Category | Traditional W-2 Paralegal | Staffwell 1099 Paralegal |
|---|---|---|
Base Pay | $5,000 / month | $3,200 / month |
Employer Payroll Taxes (FICA, FUTA, Workers Comp) | +$400–$600 | Included |
Health & Dental Benefits | +$500–$800 | Included |
Retirement / PTO / Sick Days | +$300–$500 | None required |
Equipment & Overhead | +$200–$300 | Remote / Provided |
Recruiting & Onboarding Costs | +$500+ (amortized) | Covered by Staffwell |
Total Monthly Cost | ≈ $6,700–$7,200 | ≈ $3,200 |
Annual Cost | ≈ $80K–$86K+ | ≈ $38K |
Those savings aren’t just about cutting costs — they’re about building smarter, more agile teams.
Firms that hire through Staffwell often find they can scale faster, reduce turnover, and maintain consistent client service even as caseloads fluctuate.
With professionals like Andrea, firms gain a long-term partner — someone who knows how to handle the daily chaos of legal operations while keeping everything moving efficiently behind the scenes.
Meet Andrea
Location: New York, USA
Experience: 6+ years in litigation support, paralegal management, and client communication
Strengths: Document prep, scheduling, case organization, training junior staff
Availability: Full-time, contract (1099)
Thinking About Your Next Hire?
Whether you need one paralegal or an entire intake team, Staffwell helps you find qualified legal professionals who fit your firm’s pace, culture, and budget — without the overhead of traditional recruiting.
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