Litigation Assistant - English/Spanish

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

Descripción de la vacante

Bush & Bush Law Group is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to support our litigation team in personal injury and employment law matters. The role involves managing case files, drafting documents, and assisting with trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field, with prior U.S. legal experience and familiarity with personal injury and employment law considered a strong plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field is required.
• Prior experience in a U.S. legal environment is preferred.
• Experience in personal injury law is preferred, employment law is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Case File Management: Organize and maintain case files with accurate filing and accessibility.
• Discovery Support: Manage discovery by gathering and summarizing evidence and organizing responses.
• Calendar Management: Track deadlines, appointments, and hearings and communicate them to the team.
• Client Communication: Provide updates to clients and respond to inquiries as needed.
• Trial Preparation: Prepare materials for trial, including exhibits and trial binders.
• Research Assistance: Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

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.