V100 - Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

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Job Description

Job Duck is seeking an experienced and highly organized Bilingual Litigation Paralegal to support a busy personal injury and litigation practice. In this role, you will work closely with the attorney and legal team to keep active litigation matters moving forward, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain accurate and well organized case files. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail oriented, and confident working independently in a fast paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. This opportunity is well suited for someone who understands the litigation process, anticipates the next steps in a case, and takes pride in producing precise, high quality work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Maintain accurate and detailed case notes, records, and documentation

Coordinate with opposing counsel and opposing counsel’s paralegals regarding scheduling, documentation, and case related matters

Review applicable Rules of Civil Procedure and ensure litigation tasks are completed according to procedural requirements

Manage litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates

Monitor deadlines and follow up on pending tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks

Review case information and documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required deadlines

Assist the attorney in keeping litigation matters progressing efficiently

Prepare, organize, and maintain litigation files and case documentation

Anticipate the next logical steps in active litigation matters and take appropriate action without waiting for step by step instructions

Proactively identify upcoming litigation tasks and prepare necessary documents in advance

Follow up on outstanding documentation, discovery, and other case requirements

Communicate with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information when necessary

Assist with preparing discovery and gathering relevant information and documentation from clients

Draft petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents

Handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion

Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team

Requirements

Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a litigation environment

Hands on experience supporting active litigation matters

Strong understanding of litigation processes, procedures, and Rules of Civil Procedure

Experience drafting petitions, pleadings, disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents

Experience managing litigation calendars, including depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word

Experience with LexisNexis/Lexis or Westlaw is preferred

Familiarity with legal practice management and document management systems is an advantage

Comfortable working with digital case files and virtual communication platforms

Comfortable communicating with clients to obtain detailed and accurate information

Professional and confident when communicating with attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties

Required Skills

Highly detail oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision

Proactive and self motivated, with the ability to anticipate the next steps in a litigation matter

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines

Ability to draft and review litigation related documents accurately

Strong follow through and ability to keep outstanding tasks from falling through the cracks

Ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines

Comfortable working quickly and effectively under pressure

Confident working independently with minimal supervision

Strong judgment and ability to identify priorities within active litigation files

Professional, dependable, and discreet when handling confidential client information

Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high quality work

Collaborative and comfortable working with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team

Work Shift

Languages

English, SpanishReady to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions! 

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Originally posted on Himalayas