V105C Bilingual Property Damage Litigation Paralegal

Summary

Job Duck connects professionals with remote opportunities for US-based employers. The company is seeking a bilingual civil litigation paralegal to support litigation matters and court-related processes, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, completing e-filing activities, and communicating with courts and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with other litigation and legal administrative duties as assigned
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel regarding litigation matters
• Notify judicial offices of relevant case developments, including settlements, when appropriate
• Create and maintain accurate contact information for judges and judicial assistants
• Maintain organized, complete, and accurate case files and documentation
• Communicate with judicial assistants regarding case questions, updates, and administrative matters
• Review newly assigned cases and identify the appropriate judge using the assigned case number
• Prepare and send conferral emails to opposing counsel when required
• Draft initial pleadings and litigation related legal documents using established templates
• Research and add judges to the case management system when necessary
• Maintain accurate records of litigation requests, communications, and follow ups
• Complete E-filing activities accurately and within applicable deadlines
• Assist with case setup after new lawsuits are filed
• Draft proposed orders, cover letters to judges, and court related correspondence
• Prepare witness lists, exhibit lists, and other case documentation
• Support civil litigation and first-party property damage matters
• Draft motions to compel, including motions related to obtaining deposition dates when opposing parties are unresponsive or do not cooperat

Skills

• Fluent or highly proficient in English and Spanish
• Previous experience working in a legal environment, preferably supporting litigation matters
• Civil litigation experience
• First-party property damage experience
• E-filing experience
• Previous experience supporting United States litigation matters
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, or other litigation documents
• Formal paralegal certification or licensing is not required
• Experience communicating with opposing counsel, courts, judges, or judicial assistants is preferred
• Familiarity with United States litigation procedures and legal terminology is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Fluent or highly proficient in English and Spanish
• Previous experience working in a legal environment, preferably supporting litigation matters
• Civil litigation experience
• First-party property damage experience
• E-filing experience
• Previous experience supporting United States litigation matters
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, or other litigation documents
• Formal paralegal certification or licensing is not required

Nice to Haves

• Experience communicating with opposing counsel, courts, judges, or judicial assistants is preferred
• Familiarity with United States litigation procedures and legal terminology is preferred

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity
• Established templates, training, and clear legal processes