Litigation Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with managing cases, conducting discovery, handling filings, organizing medical records, addressing liens, preparing settlements, communicating with clients, and performing administrative duties.

• Facilitate the creation of pleadings, manage discovery processes, handle correspondence, execute court filings, and oversee service of process.

• Monitor open records requests, manage affidavits of service, track court deadlines, and maintain case calendars.

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

• Request, organize, and oversee medical records and billing statements.

• Follow up with healthcare providers and compile summaries of medical treatments and billing.

• Identify any missing documentation and ensure comprehensive case files are maintained.

• Conduct lien investigations and manage Medicaid requests.

• Monitor medical liens, account balances, and settlement responsibilities.

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

• Engage in communication with clients, providers, insurers, opposing counsel, process servers, and government entities.

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

• Maintain electronic files, case notes, calendars, and records of expenses.

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

• Elevate legal decisions to U.S.-licensed counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of applicable legal experience.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university in Mexico or another Latin American nation.

• Proficient in advanced written and spoken English.

• Strong skills in legal research, drafting, organization, document review, and managing deadlines.

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

• Reliable internet connection.

• A private workspace.

• Dedication to confidentiality and information security.

• Preferred: background working with a U.S. law firm, experience in personal injury litigation, or civil litigation.

• Familiarity with discovery processes, pleadings, court filings, service of process, and litigation calendars; knowledge of Georgia procedures is advantageous.

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

• Proficient in MyCase or similar case-management software.

• Work under the supervision of an attorney; substantive legal inquiries and settlement guidance must be directed to the assigned attorney.

• Candidates shortlisted may be requested to complete a written assessment of English and legal-support skills.

• Resume must outline legal education, bar admission or professional credentials if applicable, English proficiency, and relevant litigation or experience with U.S. law firms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborate directly with a U.S. trial law firm engaged in active personal injury litigation.

• Acquire practical experience in U.S. litigation, discovery, medical records, liens, and settlement processes.

• Enhance skills in case management, documentation, and client communications.

• Enjoy fully remote work with hours aligned to U.S. Eastern Time.

• Opportunities for learning and increased responsibilities.

• Hands-on experience with U.S. personal injury litigation.

• Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys.

• Opportunities to advance litigation-support expertise.

• Ongoing professional development.