Overview
This role supports a law firm’s California personal injury litigation practice. Responsibilities focus on helping attorneys throughout civil litigation by preparing discovery materials, drafting litigation documents, and building reusable legal templates. The position is designed for an experienced paralegal who can take ownership of assigned documentation with minimal training and supervision.
Applicants from ALL Latin American countries are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare attorney-ready discovery requests, including:
- Interrogatories
- Requests for production
- Requests for admission
- Draft accurate discovery responses in coordination with attorneys, identifying missing information and supporting materials that require follow-up.
- Produce clear, properly formatted pleadings, litigation documents, and correspondence for attorney review.
- Build and maintain reusable legal templates to improve consistency and reduce repetitive document preparation.
- Organize discovery materials, supporting evidence, and case files so attorneys can quickly locate needed information.
- Track discovery deadlines and document readiness; flag outstanding items early to support timely case progression.
- Use legal case management software and document management tools to keep case records, assignments, and documentation organized.
- Anticipate attorney documentation needs, communicate progress reliably, and identify practical improvements to litigation workflows.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- At least 2 years of U.S. civil litigation experience, including hands-on experience supporting California personal injury litigation cases.
- Strong working understanding of California civil litigation procedures, civil discovery, and litigation workflows.
- Proven experience drafting:
- Interrogatories
- Requests for production
- Requests for admission
- Discovery responses
- Reusable legal templates
- Excellent written English and legal drafting skills, including accurate legal terminology.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills for formatting and document preparation.
- Strong technological proficiency, including experience with legal case management software and document management tools, plus the ability to learn new systems efficiently.
- Ability to organize large volumes of documents, manage multiple deadlines, communicate reliably, and deliver accurate work with minimal training and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience using Clio.
- Paralegal certification or formal legal studies training. Equivalent hands-on litigation experience is welcome; a formal credential is not required.
Location
Remote support for a law firm’s California personal injury litigation practice. Applicants from ALL Latin American countries are welcome and encouraged to apply.