Litigation assistant *INTERNATIONAL*

corviaconsulting; Bogotá; Remote; COP 136,288,000 - 214,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Long-term opportunity

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

corviaconsulting partners with U.S.-based law firms to connect international professionals with long-term, fully remote opportunities. A Litigation Assistant position is available for candidates located outside the United States with prior litigation support experience.

The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, managing case files, meeting court deadlines, and coordinating with clients, courts, and experts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, deadlines, and legal documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with day-to-day management of personal injury litigation cases.
• Draft, prepare, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filing where applicable.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other important litigation dates.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, experts, and other third parties.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including preparing responses, organizing records, and managing document production.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, trial binders, and other litigation support materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and the legal team.

Skills

Litigation support

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Case management

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Legal case management software

Job description

We partner with U.S.-based law firms to connect them with skilled international professionals for long-term, remote opportunities. One of our client firms is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join their team. This position is open exclusively to international candidates with prior litigation support experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the day-to-day management of personal injury litigation cases.
  
• Draft, prepare, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
  
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filing where applicable.
  
• Maintain and organize electronic case files, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date.
  
• Monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other important litigation dates.
  
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, experts, and other third parties.
  
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including preparing responses, organizing records, and managing document production.
  
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, trial binders, and other litigation support materials.
  
• Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
  
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and the legal team.
  

Requirements

• Must be located outside of the United States (international candidates only).
  
• Previous experience as a Litigation Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal is required.
  
• Experience working in a U.S. law firm supporting litigation matters.
  
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, deadlines, and legal documentation.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and legal case management software.
  
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace.
  
• Must be available to work full-time during U.S.business hours.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
  
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems.
  
• Familiarity with litigation support and document management platforms.
  

What We Offer

• Fully remote, long-term opportunity with a U.S.-based law firm.
  
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  
• Competitive compensation based on experience.