Litigation Paralegal

Overview

A litigation paralegal position is available for remote support of a U.S.-based personal injury litigation practice.

• Location: Colombia
• Work arrangement: Fully Remote, Full-Time (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)
• Employment type: Independent Contractor
• Compensation: $10–$12 USD per hour
• English proficiency: Advanced English (subject to confirmation)

Responsibilities

• Case management & litigation support

  • Assist with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, court filings, and service of process.
  • Track open records requests, affidavits of service, court deadlines, and case calendars.
  • Monitor cases, identify outstanding tasks, and escalate issues requiring attorney attention.

• Medical records & documentation

  • Request, organize, and track medical records and billing statements.
  • Follow up with providers and prepare medical treatment and billing summaries.
  • Identify missing documentation and maintain complete case files.

• Liens & settlement support

  • Conduct lien lookups and coordinate Medicaid requests.
  • Track medical liens, balances, and settlement obligations.
  • Prepare settlement distribution statements and closing documents for attorney review.

• Client communication & administrative tasks

  • Communicate with clients, providers, insurers, opposing offices, process servers, and government agencies.
  • Draft routine correspondence and follow up on outstanding documents and requests.
  • Maintain electronic files, case notes, calendars, and expense records.
  • Assist with filings, service fees, incoming correspondence, and other case-related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Required
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
  • Law degree from a recognized university in Mexico or another Latin American country; licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.
  • Advanced written and spoken English proficiency.
  • Strong legal research, drafting, organization, document review, and deadline-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases independently and provide accurate status updates.
  • Reliable internet, a private workspace, and commitment to confidentiality and information security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a U.S. law firm, personal injury litigation, or civil litigation.
• Knowledge of discovery, pleadings, court filings, service of process, and litigation calendars (Georgia procedure experience is a plus).
• Experience with medical records, billing, liens, and settlement documentation.
• Familiarity with MyCase or similar case-management software.

Compensation & Benefits

• $10–$12 USD per hour

Location

• Colombia
• Fully Remote; schedule aligned to U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

Important Notes

• This is a paralegal and legal support position, not a U.S. attorney position.
• All work is performed under attorney supervision. The role does not authorize independent U.S. legal advice, attorney representation, legal strategy decisions, or unsupervised legal practice. Substantive legal questions and settlement advice must be referred to the assigned attorney.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written English and legal-support skills assessment.
• Candidates should submit a CV in English detailing legal education, bar admission or professional credentials (if applicable), English proficiency, and relevant litigation or U.S. law firm experience.