Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Honduras, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Maintain precise and comprehensive case notes, records, and documentation.

• Collaborate with opposing counsel and their paralegals regarding scheduling, documentation, and case-related issues.

• Review relevant Rules of Civil Procedure to ensure that litigation tasks are completed in accordance with procedural guidelines.

• Oversee litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other significant case dates.

• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks.

• Verify case information and documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with deadlines.

• Support the attorney in advancing litigation matters effectively.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain litigation files and case documentation.

• Anticipate subsequent steps in active litigation matters and take necessary action.

• Identify upcoming litigation tasks and prepare requisite documents ahead of time.

• Follow up on pending documentation, discovery, and other case requirements.

• Communicate with clients to gather detailed and accurate information.

• Assist in preparing discovery materials and collecting relevant information and documentation from clients.

• Draft petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents.

• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a litigation setting.

• Hands-on experience in supporting active litigation matters.

• Strong comprehension of litigation processes, procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Experience in drafting petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents.

• Experience managing litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other vital case dates.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Familiarity with LexisNexis/Lexis or Westlaw is preferred.

• Knowledge of legal practice management and document management systems is advantageous.

• Comfortable working with digital case files and virtual communication platforms.

• Proficient in communicating with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information.

• Professional and confident in interactions with attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties.

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong dedication to accuracy and precision.

• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of anticipating the next steps in a litigation matter.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

• Solid understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines.

• Ability to draft and review litigation-related documents with accuracy.

• Strong follow-through and ability to ensure outstanding tasks do not fall through the cracks.

• Capacity to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines.

• Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure.

• Confident in working independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong judgment with the ability to prioritize tasks within active litigation files.

• Professional, reliable, and discreet in handling confidential client information.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Collaborative and comfortable working with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote job opportunity.

• Great Place to Work Certification environment.

• Recruiter guidance throughout the application process.