Legal Assistant - Personal Injury | Remote

Briefcase Legal Support, LLC; Medellín; Remote; COP 61,410,000 - 75,137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development

Professional development

Performance culture

Job summary

BriefCASE Legal Support, LLC seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for remote work with a Texas-based personal injury firm. You will support attorneys and clients, manage case files, and move cases from pre-litigation through settlement.

This independent contractor role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and provides exposure to discovery, medical records, and court filings in a fast-paced PI practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on pre-litigation personal injury experience including case management, client communication, and obtaining medical records and bills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients as a main point of contact, provide case updates, coordinate appointments, and maintain compassionate communication.
• Open and manage client files in Filevine or similar systems, track deadlines and activity.
• Coordinate medical records: obtain, organize, and summarize medical records and bills.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal support experience

Case management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Filevine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury | Remote | Supporting a U.S. Law Firm

Build Your U.S. Legal Experience. Work Remotely. Make a Difference for Clients.

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with U.S. personal injury experience looking for the opportunity to work remotely with a growing U.S. legal organization?

briefCASE Legal Support, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide legal support to DJC Law, PLLC, a growing Texas-based personal injury law firm. As a remote, independent contractor with briefCASE, you’ll work directly with U.S.-based attorneys and clients, manage meaningful casework, and play an important role in moving personal injury cases from pre-litigation through settlement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys client interaction, and wants to continue building their experience in U.S. personal injury law while supporting the attorneys and clients of DJC Law.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work With a U.S. Law Firm: Gain valuable experience supporting attorneys and clients in a U.S.-based personal injury practice.
• Do Meaningful Work: Your work directly contributes to the progress of cases and the experience of clients navigating difficult circumstances.
• Take Ownership: Manage important case tasks, deadlines, documentation, and litigation activities.
• Expand Your Experience: Work across both pre-litigation and litigation and gain exposure to discovery, depositions, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Work Remotely: Enjoy the flexibility of working from outside the United States while collaborating with a U.S.-based legal team.
• Be Recognized: Strong performance, initiative, and reliability are valued and rewarded.

What You'll Do

• Support Clients: Serve as a key point of contact, provide case updates, answer general questions, coordinate appointments, and maintain professional and compassionate communication.
• Manage Cases: Open and maintain client files in Filevine or similar case management software, track deadlines and case activity, and help keep matters moving forward.
• Coordinate Medical Records: Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other case documentation.
• Prepare Case Materials: Draft correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and basic legal documents under attorney or case manager supervision.
• Support Settlement Preparation: Assist with settlement demand packages and communicate with insurance adjusters as needed.
• Coordinate Litigation Activities: Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related events and maintain accurate calendars.
• Collaborate With the Legal Team: Work with attorneys, case managers, legal assistants, and investigators to support the progression of cases.
• Assist Where Needed: Provide support with intake, records retrieval, and other case-related responsibilities.

What It's Like to Work Here

This is a high client contact, fast-paced legal environment where your work directly impacts clients and the progress of their cases. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, collaborate with experienced legal professionals, and develop your knowledge of U.S. personal injury practice.

We value people who are dependable, proactive, adaptable, and committed to doing quality work. If you enjoy solving problems, staying organized, communicating with clients, and being part of a team that takes its work seriously, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution here.

Our Work Environment

Join a fast-paced, client-focused personal injury law firm where your work directly impacts our clients and contributes to their success!

• Make a Difference: Build meaningful relationships with clients and help guide them through an important and often challenging time in their lives.
• Stay Engaged: Communicate regularly with clients and collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support professionals.
• Take Ownership: Manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and keep matters moving forward while meeting important deadlines.
• Be Part of a Strong Team: Work alongside professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and supporting one another.
• Take Pride in Your Work: Accuracy, professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional client service are at the heart of what we do.
• Grow With Us: We value individuals who are motivated to learn, take initiative, perform at a high level, and grow with the firm.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on pre-litigation personal injury experience, including case management, client communication, and obtaining medical records and bills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Familiarity with the U.S. personal injury litigation process, including discovery, pleadings, court filings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or in a comparable personal injury case support role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information.
• Experience with any legal case management system.
• Familiarity with medical records, medical billing, insurance claims, and settlement demands.
• Experience preparing settlement demand packages and communicating with insurance adjusters.

What We Offer

• Quarterly Performance Bonuses – Earn additional compensation based on performance and results.
• Paid Time Off – Time away from work to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Paid Holidays – Paid time off for designated company holidays.
• Career Growth & Development – Continue developing your skills while working alongside professionals who value strong performance and initiative.
• Professional Development – Continued learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• A Results-Oriented Culture – A workplace where initiative, reliability, and strong performance are recognized and valued.

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Independent Contractor
• Must be located outside the United States
• Must be available to work overlapping hours with our U.S.-based team
• Our law firm is based in Texas, United States

Compensation

$1,733.33 - $2080.00 USD per month

If you have hands-on U.S. personal injury litigation experience and are ready for a remote opportunity where you can grow your expertise, work directly with U.S. attorneys, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.