Virtual Legal Assistant – Personal Injury / Workers' Compensation

Linkedin; Xico; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international legal firm is seeking a Virtual Legal Assistant with experience in U.S. Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation law. This role offers flexibility and a chance to work closely with U.S.-based attorneys, requiring fluency in English and Spanish, along with strong organizational skills.

Servicios

Competitive compensation in MXN

Work-from-home flexibility

Career advancement opportunities

Legal training and mentoring

Formación

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Familiarity with U.S. litigation procedures.
• Prior experience in a remote legal support role is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and file legal documents (complaints, discovery, motions).
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule depositions.
• Translate legal documents and interpret during calls.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bilingual communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Educación

Law degree in Mexico or Latin America (highly desirable)

Herramientas

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

Virtual Legal Assistant – Personal Injury / Workers' Compensation

Location: Remote (Preferably based in Mexico City or willing to work CST hours)

Schedule: Full-time – U.S. business hours (EST or CST)

Languages: Advanced English (written & spoken) + Spanish

About the Role

We're hiring a Virtual Legal Assistant experienced in U.S. Personal Injury (PI) and/or Workers' Compensation law. You will work closely with U.S.-based attorneys while coordinating with our administrative support teams across Latin America. This is a fully remote position, but we prefer candidates based in Mexico City for occasional team meetups and potential hybrid opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in U.S. Personal Injury or Workers' Compensation law.
• Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Clio, MyCase, SmartAdvocate).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills – able to manage multiple files and deadlines independently.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, capable of communicating confidently with clients, attorneys, courts, and providers in both languages.
• Familiarity with U.S. litigation procedures, deadlines, court filings, and document formatting.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Prior experience in a remote legal support role is a plus.
• Law degree in Mexico or Latin America is highly desirable, but not required. Candidates with U.S. Law School coursework + PI experience are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents (complaints, discovery, motions, correspondence).
• Manage attorney calendars: schedule depositions, hearings, and deadlines.
• Organize trial documents, prepare exhibits, and keep case summaries updated.
• Translate legal documents and interpret during attorney-client calls, if required.
• Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, and court staff.
• Track case milestones, statutory deadlines, and assist in file management.
• Collaborate with LATAM support team to ensure case accuracy and task completion.
• Support attorneys in all pre-litigation and litigation phases.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation in MXN, based on experience and performance.
• Work-from-home flexibility with opportunity for hybrid work in CDMX if desired.
• Career advancement in a growing, international legal firm.
• Legal training, mentoring, and a collaborative virtual work environment.
• Exposure to high-level legal work with U.S.-based attorneys.

Ready to be the backbone of our PI practice? Send your resume to ****** or DM me!

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