V100 - Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

Summary

Job Duck connects professionals with remote opportunities supporting US-based employers. The company is seeking an experienced Bilingual Litigation Paralegal to support a personal injury and litigation practice by managing case files, calendars, deadlines, documentation, client communications, and litigation-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and detailed case notes, records, and documentation
• Coordinate with opposing counsel and opposing counsel’s paralegals regarding scheduling, documentation, and case related matters
• Review applicable Rules of Civil Procedure and ensure litigation tasks are completed according to procedural requirements
• Manage litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on pending tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Review case information and documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required deadlines
• Assist the attorney in keeping litigation matters progressing efficiently
• Prepare, organize, and maintain litigation files and case documentation
• Anticipate the next logical steps in active litigation matters and take appropriate action without waiting for step by step instructions
• Proactively identify upcoming litigation tasks and prepare necessary documents in advance
• Follow up on outstanding documentation, discovery, and other case requirements
• Communicate with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information when necessary
• Assist with preparing discovery and gathering relevant information and documentation from clients
• Draft petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team

Skills

• Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a litigation environment
• Hands on experience supporting active litigation matters
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, procedures, and Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience drafting petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents
• Experience managing litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Familiarity with legal practice management and document management systems
• Comfortable working with digital case files and virtual communication platforms
• Comfortable communicating with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information
• Professional and confident when communicating with attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties
• Highly detail oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision
• Proactive and self motivated, with the ability to anticipate the next steps in a litigation matter
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Ability to draft and review litigation related documents accurately
• Strong follow through and ability to keep outstanding tasks from falling through the cracks
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines
• Comfortable working quickly and effectively under pressure
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment and ability to identify priorities within active litigation files
• Professional, dependable, and discreet when handling confidential client information
• Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high quality work
• Collaborative and comfortable working with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team
• Experience with LexisNexis/Lexis or Westlaw

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a litigation environment
• Hands on experience supporting active litigation matters
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, procedures, and Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience drafting petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents
• Experience managing litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Familiarity with legal practice management and document management systems
• Comfortable working with digital case files and virtual communication platforms
• Comfortable communicating with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information
• Professional and confident when communicating with attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties
• Highly detail oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision
• Proactive and self motivated, with the ability to anticipate the next steps in a litigation matter
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Ability to draft and review litigation related documents accurately
• Strong follow through and ability to keep outstanding tasks from falling through the cracks
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines
• Comfortable working quickly and effectively under pressure
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment and ability to identify priorities within active litigation files
• Professional, dependable, and discreet when handling confidential client information
• Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high quality work
• Collaborative and comfortable working with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team

Nice to Haves

• Experience with LexisNexis/Lexis or Westlaw

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity