Litigation Assistant - English/Spanish

INGEPSY; Bolívar; Presencial; COP 17.159.000 - 21.449.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Bush & Bush Law Group in the United States is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in personal injury and employment law matters. You will draft documents, manage case files, assist with discovery, and help prepare for trial while coordinating calendars and client communications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced litigation environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive

Formación

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Prior experience in a U.S. legal environment; personal injury law preferred; employment law a plus.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-service orientation.
• Technical: Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with legal research databases.

Responsabilidades

• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Case File Management: Organize and maintain case files with accurate filing and easy access.
• Discovery Support: Gather and summarize evidence, organize responses, and create discovery binders.
• Calendar Management: Track deadlines, appointments, and hearings; communicate with team.
• Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients; provide updates.
• Trial Preparation: Prepare materials for trial; create exhibits and trial binders.
• Research Assistance: Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Manage multiple tasks

Excellent verbal and written comms

Customer-service oriented

Team player

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, 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.

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.
• 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.