Litigation Paralegal

Overview

A remote Litigation Paralegal position supporting a U.S.-based personal injury litigation practice. This role is fully remote and full-time, working 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Employment is as an independent contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, court filings, and service of process
• Track open records requests, affidavits of service, court deadlines, and case calendars
• Monitor active matters, identify outstanding tasks, and escalate issues requiring attorney attention
• 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
• Conduct lien lookups and coordinate Medicaid requests
• Track medical liens, balances, and settlement obligations
• Prepare settlement distribution statements and closing documents for attorney review
• 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
• Escalate legal decisions to U.S.-licensed counsel as required

Requirements

• 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 (subject to confirmation)
• Strong legal research, drafting, organization, document review, and deadline-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and provide accurate status updates
• Reliable internet and a private workspace
• 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
• Independent Contractor employment type

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Mexico
• Work arrangement: Fully Remote
• Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
• Employment type: Full-Time (Independent Contractor)

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
• Submit your CV in English, detailing your legal education, bar admission or professional credentials (if applicable), English proficiency, and relevant litigation or U.S. law firm experience