Remote Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Remote Litigation Paralegal (Independent Contractor)

• Location: Remote – Costa Rica
• Work arrangement: Fully Remote, Full-Time (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)
• Compensation: $10–$12 USD per hour
• Industry: Legal Services / Law Firm

The role supports a U.S.-based personal injury litigation practice and requires advanced professional English, strong organization, and the ability to manage routine litigation tasks under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal injury litigation case management, including:
  • Pleadings, discovery, correspondence, court filings, and service of process
  • Tracking open records requests, affidavits of service, court deadlines, and case calendars
  • Monitoring cases, identifying outstanding tasks, and escalating issues requiring attorney attention
• Support medical records and 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
• Provide liens and 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
• Handle client communication and administrative tasks, including:
  • Communicating with clients, providers, insurers, opposing offices, process servers, and government agencies
  • Drafting routine correspondence and following up on outstanding documents and requests
  • Maintaining electronic files, case notes, calendars, and expense records
  • Assisting with filings, service fees, incoming correspondence, and other administrative duties related to cases

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 skills in:
  • Legal research and drafting
  • Organization and document review
  • Deadline management
• 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
• Employment type: Independent Contractor

Location

• Remote – Costa Rica
• U.S. Eastern Time hours: 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.
• Please submit your CV in English, including your legal education, bar admission or professional credentials (if applicable), English proficiency, and relevant litigation or U.S. law firm experience.