Litigation Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with case oversight, discovery processes, filings, medical records, liens, settlement preparation, client interactions, and administrative responsibilities.

• Provide support with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, court submissions, and service of process.

• Monitor open records requests, affidavits of service, court deadlines, and case schedules.

• Oversee cases, pinpoint outstanding tasks, and escalate matters that require attorney intervention.

• Request, organize, and track medical records and billing documents.

• Follow up with healthcare providers and prepare summaries of medical treatment and billing.

• Identify any missing documentation and ensure case files are complete.

• Perform lien searches and coordinate Medicaid inquiries.

• Keep track of medical liens, outstanding balances, and settlement responsibilities.

• Prepare settlement distribution statements and closing documents for attorney review.

• Communicate with clients, providers, insurers, opposing counsels, process servers, and government entities.

• Draft standard correspondence and follow up on pending documents and requests.

• Maintain electronic records, case notes, calendars, and expense documentation.

• Assist with filings, service fees, incoming correspondence, and other administrative tasks related to cases.

• Escalate legal decisions and substantive legal inquiries to U.S.-licensed attorneys.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of pertinent legal experience.

• Law degree from a recognized institution in Mexico or another Latin American nation.

• Licensed attorneys are highly encouraged to apply.

• Proficient in advanced written and spoken English.

• Strong skills in legal research, drafting, organization, document review, and deadline management.

• Capability to manage multiple cases independently and provide accurate status updates.

• Reliable internet connection.

• Access to a private workspace.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and information security.

• Preferred: Experience in a U.S. law firm, personal injury litigation, or civil litigation.

• Knowledgeable in discovery, pleadings, court filings, service of process, and litigation calendars; familiarity with Georgia procedures is a plus.

• Experience dealing with medical records, billing, liens, and settlement documentation.

• Familiarity with MyCase or other similar case management software.

• Availability to work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

• Candidates selected for further consideration may be required to complete a written assessment in English and legal support skills.

• CV should be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Collaborate directly with a U.S. trial law firm on active personal injury cases.

• Gain hands-on experience in U.S. litigation, discovery, medical records, liens, and settlement processes.

• Enhance your skills in case management, documentation, and client communication.

• Opportunities for learning and increased responsibilities.

• Practical exposure to U.S. personal injury litigation.

• Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys.

• Opportunities to expand litigation support expertise.

• Continuous professional development opportunities.