Paralegal – Medellín | Evening Shift (Remote)

Barakat + Bossa; Medellín; Remote; COP 22,320,000 - 46,872,000; Full time

Job summary

Barakat + Bossa, a U.S.-based law firm, seeks a Paralegal to join the international legal team from Medellín, Colombia. This full-time remote role requires evening hours 2:00 PM–11:00 PM COT, Monday–Friday. You will support U.S. litigation matters, assist attorneys, manage case files, perform research, and coordinate litigation tasks.

No prior U.S. experience required; thorough training provided. Based in Medellín, the role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colombia.
• C1 English proficiency, written and spoken.
• Strong academic record (GPA 4.0 or higher) is mentioned in some postings.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with drafting legal documents.
• Manage case files and conduct research.
• Coordinate litigation support tasks.

Skills

English (C1)

Legal writing

Organization

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Case-management software

Education

Licensed to practice law in Colombia

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case-management software

Job description

Barakat + Bossa, a U.S.-based law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join our international legal team.

About the role

This is a full-time remote position for someone based in Medellín, Colombia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM COT.

You’ll work with our U.S. legal team to support litigation matters. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and senior paralegals with drafting legal documents, managing case files, conducting research, and coordinating litigation support tasks.

We provide comprehensive training; prior U.S. legal experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colombia
• C1 English proficiency, written and spoken
• Strong academic record (GPA of 4.0 or higher)
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn case-management software
• Prior paralegal, legal assistant, or litigation experience is a plus
• Ability to consistently work the 2:00 PM–11:00 PM COT evening shift, Monday through Fridayly

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits and social security contributions in accordance with Colombian labor law, including health insurance (EPS), pension, occupational risk coverage (ARL), cesantías, prima, and paid vacation

Join our international team and gain hands-on experience supporting U.S. legal matters.