Legal Assistant, Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Honduras, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Support trial preparation by organizing case materials, documentation, and relevant information.

• Assist with electronic court filings and other filings related to litigation.

• Monitor case deadlines and ensure that necessary actions are taken punctually.

• Coordinate calendars and appointments for the staff member and supervising attorney.

• Maintain precise and comprehensive case notes within the case management system.

• Provide translation and interpretation support as required.

• Oversee and manage personal injury case files throughout the litigation process.

• Request, collect, organize, and manage medical records and medical billing documentation.

• Organize, update, and manage case documentation and electronic files.

• Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish regarding case updates, documentation, appointments, and other related matters.

• Assist the legal team with additional paralegal and case management tasks as necessary.

• Follow up on outstanding documentation, requests, deadlines, and tasks related to cases.

• Manage multiple cases at once while ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely follow-up.

• Identify potential issues or missing information and proactively inform the supervising attorney.

• Execute accurate and timely data entry while maintaining complete case records.

• Provide ongoing litigation support to the supervising attorney.

• Assist with responding to discovery requests and organizing discovery materials.

• Draft and help prepare pleadings and other legal documents.

• Communicate with medical providers, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, court personnel, and other parties involved in active cases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Location: Massachusetts

• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

• Working Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday

• Fluent in both English and Spanish

• Prior experience in personal injury is mandatory

• Practical experience in supporting litigation matters and managing personal injury cases

• Experience with case management systems and document management is essential

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including electronic filing, drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and trial preparation

• Experience in requesting, organizing, reviewing, and managing medical records and medical billing documentation

• Excellent ability to manage deadlines, calendars, case notes, and follow-up activities

• Comfortable engaging professionally with clients and various legal and external parties

• Capable of working independently while maintaining regular communication with the supervising attorney

• Strong attention to detail, discretion, critical thinking, and the ability to handle multiple active cases simultaneously

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish

• Experience in personal injury law

• Background in litigation and paralegal work

• Skills in case management and document management

• Experience providing litigation support

• Knowledge of electronic filing, pleading preparation, discovery responses, and trial support

• Experience in managing medical records and medical billing

• Skills in translation and interpretation

• Experience in calendar management and deadline management

• Proficient in data entry and detailed case note documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in client communication and communication with supervising attorneys, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, and court personnel

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Critical thinking and sound judgment abilities

• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple cases and deadlines

• Proactive and self-motivated work ethic

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

• Professional, positive, kind, and respectful communication style

• Commitment to supporting clients and advocating for their needs

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Paid Time Off

• Bonuses

• 100% remote/home-based position

• Full-time, long-term career opportunities

• Parental Leave

• Professional development and training

• Dedicated team support

• Alignment with our clients' core values