Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury | Remote

Overview

This role involves supporting a Texas-based personal injury practice as a Litigation Paralegal on a remote, independent contractor basis. The ideal candidate is located outside the United States and has hands-on experience assisting attorneys at a U.S.-based personal injury law firm, including working overlapping hours with a U.S.-based legal team.

Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Assist attorneys and case managers with managing personal injury cases throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare, draft, and organize litigation documents under attorney or case manager supervision, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Coordinate discovery activities, track responses, organize supporting documentation, and follow up on outstanding materials.
• Monitor and calendar court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Assist with court filings and ensure legal documents are prepared and submitted within applicable deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related activities.
• Organize evidence, medical records, discovery materials, exhibits, witness lists, and other documents for case preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibits, witness information, and case files.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files so litigation documents are readily accessible.

Pre-Litigation Case Support

• Demonstrate an understanding of the pre-litigation process and how personal injury cases progress toward settlement or litigation.
• Assist with reviewing and organizing medical records, medical bills, accident reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of settlement demand packages and related documentation as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with insurance claims, medical treatment documentation, and pre-litigation case development.
• Assist with transferring and organizing case materials when a matter proceeds from pre-litigation to litigation.

Client Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding case updates, scheduling, documentation, and general questions.
• Maintain regular, professional communication and provide a supportive client experience.
• Obtain information and documentation needed to advance cases.
• Handle sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism.

Case Management and Administrative Support

• Open, organize, and maintain client files in the firm’s case management system (Filevine or similar).
• Maintain accurate case notes, document records, and task updates.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related appointments.
• Coordinate with attorneys, case managers, legal assistants, and investigators to help ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Assist with records retrieval, intake-related tasks, and other case support duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on litigation experience supporting personal injury attorneys, including familiarity with discovery, pleadings, court filings, litigation deadlines, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Previous pre-litigation personal injury experience, including familiarity with medical records, medical bills, insurance claims, settlement demands, and case development.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Litigation Paralegal, or in a comparable personal injury litigation support role.
• Working knowledge of the personal injury case lifecycle, from pre-litigation through litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize competing tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal case management software.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems, court procedures, and litigation documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information appropriately.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and collaborating with a U.S.-based team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys with a substantial personal injury litigation caseload.
• Experience preparing discovery requests and responses, organizing deposition materials, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Texas personal injury litigation procedures and court requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly pay range: $2,300–$2,500 USD

Location

• Remote, independent contractor role supporting a Texas-based personal injury law firm.
• Must be located outside the United States.
• Must be available to work overlapping hours with the U.S.-based legal team.