Civil Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys throughout the entire lifecycle of civil cases

• Draft and format pleadings, motions, declarations, and various court documents

• Complete Judicial Council forms and other documentation utilized in California civil litigation

• Schedule, monitor, and proactively manage litigation deadlines, court appointments, discovery due dates, and case milestones

• Prepare discovery materials and aid in drafting, organizing, and finalizing discovery responses

• Compose demand letters, legal correspondence, and other documents related to cases

• Maintain well-organized case files, medical records, billing summaries, exhibits, and supporting documents

• Prepare and arrange documents and exhibits for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

• Conduct client interviews and coordinate the collection of documents and records

• Communicate with clients, opposing attorneys, courts, medical professionals, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendors

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case strategy while anticipating future needs across a busy caseload

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in supporting civil litigation cases

• Solid understanding of civil litigation procedures and the phases of a litigated case

• Previous experience in personal injury law

• Practical experience in preparing pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery documents, and court submissions

• Proven experience in scheduling and tracking litigation deadlines with remarkable accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to engage professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and external parties

• Capability to work proactively, independently, and with meticulous attention to detail across multiple active cases

• Prior experience as a legal assistant, litigation assistant, or paralegal within a civil litigation environment

• Familiarity with California civil litigation and Judicial Council forms

• Experience assisting with hearings, depositions, and trial preparation

• Proficiency in Spanish

• Familiarity with Google Drive and digital legal document management systems

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace offering discounts on over 150 global services.

• Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.