Portuguese Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

Empresa com nome confidencial; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresa com nome confidencial is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team remotely from Brazil. You will assist attorneys with drafting, filing, and managing litigation documents, monitoring deadlines, and maintaining organized case files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in litigation, strong drafting and research skills (Westlaw), and fluent English and Portuguese, with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience drafting, filing, and serving legal documents.
• Strong Westlaw research and MS Office skills.
• Bilingual in English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and serve complaints, motions, and discovery.
• Oversee docketing and calendar management for deadlines.
• Organize case files and assist for trials/hearings.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Attention to detail

Case management

English-Portuguese

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Job Descriptions:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law, along with exceptional organizational skills. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files. This position requires proficiency in legal drafting and familiarity with tools such as Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, file, and serve complaints, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Oversee litigation docketing and calendar management to ensure all deadlines and court requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and evidence.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources to support case preparation.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for cases.
• Maintain organized files for all cases, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents with the court.
• Provide administrative support within the law office as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Experience drafting, filing, and serving legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and other court filings.
• Proven experience managing attorney court calendars, calculating litigation deadlines, and ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from case inception through trial preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Bilingual: English and Portuguese speaker (written and verbal).

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: Remote