Bilingual Litigation Assistant

Bush Law Group; Bogotá, Medellín; Híbrido; COP 17.618.000 - 22.023.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Positive Culture

Impactful Role

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Descripción de la vacante

Bush & Bush Law Group seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in personal injury and employment law matters. The role focuses on document drafting, file organization, discovery tasks, and trial preparation.

You will also assist with calendar management, client updates, and basic legal research, contributing to efficient litigation processes in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a U.S. legal environment is required; preference for personal injury or employment law.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Document Preparation: draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests.
• Case File Management: organize and maintain case files for easy access.
• Discovery Support: summarize evidence and manage discovery materials.
• Calendar Management: track deadlines and hearings for the legal team.
• Client Communication: provide updates to clients and handle inquiries.
• Trial Preparation: assist with exhibits and trial binders.
• Research Assistance: conduct basic legal research and summarize findings.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer-service oriented

Team player

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Legal research databases

Descripción del empleo

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- $5 an hour.

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 inpersonal injury lawis preferred, and experience in employment lawwill 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.

• 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.