US Personal Injury Paralegal (Litigation)

Protos VA, LLC; Colombia; Remote; COP 165,505,000 - 241,892,000; Full time

Job summary

Protos VA, LLC is seeking a US Personal Injury Paralegal (Litigation) to support attorneys handling cases from pre-litigation through trial in a fully remote capacity. Day-to-day duties include drafting complaints, discovery, motions, settlement demands, and maintaining case files in management systems.

The role involves legal and factual research, reviewing medical records, summarizing depositions, preparing trial notebooks, and coordinating with clients, medical providers, insurers, and court

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in US personal injury and civil litigation procedures.
• Proficient at drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement documents.
• Excellent communication with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and court staff.
• Solid research and fact-checking in medical records and case law.
• Detail-oriented, with deadlines and formatting compliance.
• Experience as a paralegal in a US law firm preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple cases.
• Proficient with case management software and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents through pre-litigation to trial.
• Organize case files and maintain records in case management systems.
• Research facts, review medical records, summarize depositions, and prepare trial notebooks.
• Communicate with clients and third parties; schedule hearings and deadlines.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal document preparation

Communication skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Remote work capability

Time management

Client interaction

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Office applications

Job description

Role Description

The US Personal Injury Paralegal (Litigation) will support attorneys handling personal injury cases from pre-litigation through trial in a full-time, remote capacity. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and preparing legal documents such as complaints, discovery requests, motions, and settlement demands; organizing case files; and maintaining accurate records in case management systems. The role involves conducting legal and factual research, reviewing medical records and other evidence, summarizing depositions, and preparing trial notebooks and exhibits. The paralegal will communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and court personnel, schedule and track hearings and deadlines, and assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation. Collaboration with attorneys and other team members to ensure timely, high-quality case support is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law related to US personal injury and civil litigation, including familiarity with court procedures and rules.


• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and settlement-related documents.


• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, medical providers, insurance carriers, and court staff in a clear, professional manner.


• Solid Research capabilities for investigating facts, reviewing medical records, analyzing case law, and summarizing key findings.


• Attention to detail in Document Review, including evaluating evidence, checking accuracy of filings, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and formatting requirements.


• Experience as a personal injury paralegal or litigation paralegal in a US law firm setting strongly preferred.


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple cases, and prioritize time-sensitive tasks.


• Proficiency with legal case management software, online legal research tools, and standard office applications.


• Paralegal certificate or relevant academic background in legal studies is beneficial.


• Demonstrated commitment to client service, ethical practice, and maintaining confidentiality.