
Litigation Assistant
Bush and Bush Law Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colombia
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Salary
💰 $4 - $5 per hour
About the role
- Document Preparation: Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
- Case File Management: Organize and maintain case files, ensuring that all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Discovery Support: Help attorneys and paralegals manage discovery by gathering and summarizing evidence, organizing responses, and creating discovery binders.
- Calendar Management: Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines, appointments, and hearings are tracked and communicated to the legal team.
- Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates on case progress and assisting with client inquiries as needed.
- Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing materials for trial, including creating exhibits and organizing trial binders.
- Research Assistance: Conduct basic legal research as instructed and summarize findings for attorneys.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: Prior experience working in a U.S. legal environment is required. Experience in personal injury law is preferred, and experience in employment law will be considered a strong plus.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal research databases is preferred.
- Team Player: A collaborative attitude and willingness to support team members in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Positive Culture: Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
- Impactful Role: Play a critical role in shaping the future of a growing firm.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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