Litigation Legal Assistant

Accountabilities:

• • Support litigation teams with legal drafting, case documentation, administrative tasks, and day-to-day case management.
  • Draft initial pleadings, motions to compel, proposed orders, judicial correspondence, cover letters, conferral emails, and other litigation documents using established templates.
  • Prepare and maintain witness lists, exhibit lists, case records, contact information, and other supporting documentation.
  • Set up new cases following the filing of lawsuits and review newly assigned matters to identify the appropriate judge based on case information.
  • Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, court personnel, and other relevant parties regarding case developments, questions, and administrative matters.
  • Notify judicial offices of relevant case developments, including settlements, when appropriate.
  • Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files, requests, communications, and follow-up records.
  • Research and add judges and judicial assistants to the case management system as needed.
  • Use legal and collaboration tools such as Clio, Dropbox, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and VoIP software to manage documentation, communication, and workflows.
  • Monitor multiple litigation matters simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, follow-ups, and assigned tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Assist with additional litigation and legal administrative responsibilities as required.

  Requirements:

  • Fluent or highly proficient in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
  • Previous professional experience in a legal environment is required; litigation experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting U.S. litigation matters is a significant advantage.
  • Previous experience drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, legal correspondence, or other litigation documents is preferred.
  • Experience communicating with opposing counsel, courts, judges, or judicial assistants is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of legal documentation, case organization, deadlines, and professional correspondence.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy across multiple cases and competing priorities.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
  • Ability to learn established templates, workflows, and U.S. litigation procedures quickly.
  • Proactive, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced environment.
  • Formal paralegal certification or licensing is not required.
  • Comfortable working with Clio, Dropbox, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and VoIP calling software.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM EST/EDT.

  Benefits:

  • Compensation of approximately USD $1,150–$1,220.
  • 100% remote, home-based position.
  • Full-time, long-term career opportunity.
  • Paid time off.
  • Performance or other potential bonuses.
  • Parental leave.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Dedicated team support.
  • Opportunity to work in a structured, collaborative international legal environment.
  • Exposure to U.S. litigation procedures, workflows, and legal practices.
  • Supportive environment focused on professional growth and alignment with client values.