Civil Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the preparation, organization, and coordination of written discovery for California Personal Injury litigation cases.

• Prepare and assist in responses to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and other related discovery requests.

• Directly communicate with clients in both English and Spanish to collect case facts, records, documents, and any other necessary information for discovery.

• Review client responses and accompanying documents to identify any missing or incomplete information, following up until discovery packages are ready for attorney review.

• Draft and prepare pleadings and routine civil litigation documents with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure that discovery responses, pleadings, and supportive materials are complete, accurate, and submitted punctually.

• Monitor California litigation deadlines, due dates for discovery, court dates, and other important case milestones.

• Prepare and facilitate California Superior Court filings as well as electronic filings.

• Organize medical records, supporting documents, client materials, and litigation files for easy access by attorneys.

• Assist with motions and other litigation documentation as needed, while recognizing when attorney input or approval is necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in supporting U.S. Personal Injury civil litigation matters, including practical experience in California litigation.

• Strong understanding of California civil discovery procedures, workflows, and deadlines.

• Proven experience in preparing interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related discovery responses.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to confidently communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients regarding detailed case information.

• Excellent legal drafting and document-review skills, including experience in preparing pleadings and supporting litigation documents.

• Experience in managing multiple active matters, competing deadlines, litigation calendars, and court filing requirements with high accuracy.

• Ability to independently manage routine civil litigation tasks, proactively address missing information, and appropriately escalate substantive legal questions to attorneys.

• Familiarity with California Superior Court electronic filing systems (preferred but not required).

• Experience with MerusCase or similar litigation case management software; preference will be given to candidates with MerusCase experience (preferred but not required).

• Paralegal certification or formal legal education (preferred but not required).

• Previous experience working remotely with U.S. attorneys or litigation teams (preferred but not required).

• Broader experience in supporting motions and other pretrial litigation activities (preferred but not required).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.