Litigation Assistant - Spanish
- Role
- Support
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Mid-size
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Legal assistant/paralegal role in the litigation team of a US personal-injury and employment law firm — documents, pleadings, discovery, calendars and trial prep. Must have prior experience in a U.S. legal environment and Spanish; the position is based in Colombia at $4–6/hour.
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Join Bush & Bush Law Group as a Litigation Assistant! At Bush & Bush Law Group, we are committed to providing outstanding legal representation to our clients in personal injury and employment law cases. Our firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to provide essential support to our legal team. Position Overview: As a Litigation Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to ensure the efficient functioning of our litigation processes. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will be crucial in managing case files, preparing documents, and assisting with trial preparations. Compensations : $4- $6 an hour. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Document Preparation: Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence. Case File Management: Organize and maintain case files, ensuring that all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible. Discovery Support: Help attorneys and paralegals manage discovery by gathering and summarizing evidence, organizing responses, and creating discovery binders. Calendar Management: Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines, appointments, and hearings are tracked and communicated to the legal team. Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates on case progress and assisting with client inquiries as needed. Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing materials for trial, including creating exhibits and organizing trial binders. Research Assistance: Conduct basic legal research as instructed and summarize findings for attorneys. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience: Prior experience working in a U.S. legal environment is required. Experience in personal injury law is preferred, and experience in employment law will be considered a strong plus. Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal research databases is preferred. Team Player: A collaborative attitude and willingness to support team members in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Positive Culture: Be part of a supportive and innovative team. Impactful Role: Play a critical role in shaping the future of a growing firm. Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
What you'll do
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence
- Submit and maintain case files, ensuring accurate filing and accessibility
- Manage discovery — gathering and summarizing evidence, organizing responses, creating discovery binders
- Monitor case calendars, track deadlines, appointments, and hearings
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and update them on case progress
- Assist in trial preparation — creating exhibits and organizing trial binders
- Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings for attorneys/firm
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- Prior experience working in a U.S. legal environment — required
- Experience in the legal environment — mandatory
- Legal degree or equivalent professional experience
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication, customer-service oriented
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal databases preferred
- Prior interest in supporting team in fast-paced environment
What they require
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Prior experience working in a US legal environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Positive, supportive and innovative culture
- Impactful role in growing firm
- Career advancement and ongoing professional development
- Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
Bush & Bush Law Group is committed to delivering exceptional results for clients in personal injury and employment law matters, combining high-performance legal work with a supportive, collaborative culture.