Litigation Legal Assistant

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🌐 Chile, Honduras, +2 more countries – Remote

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💵 $1.1k - $1.2k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Assistant

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Job Duck

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201 - 500 employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

⚖️ Legal

Consulting • Marketing • Legal

Job Duck is a company specializing in connecting individuals with remote job opportunities for United States-based businesses. The company offers a variety of positions including legal assistants, marketing assistants, executive assistants, and case managers. Job Duck emphasizes helping people build careers by working from home, ensuring a good work-life balance while providing support and resources for career development. The focus is on remote, full-time positions that are well-compensated and offer a range of professional opportunities.

📋 Description

• Use Clio, Dropbox, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and VoIP calling software to support case management, document organization, communication, and internal collaboration • Maintain organized and accurate case files and documentation • Assist with additional litigation and legal administrative tasks as assigned • Communicate with opposing counsel regarding litigation-related matters • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines • Notify judicial offices of relevant case developments, such as case settlements, when appropriate • Assist with case setup after new lawsuits are filed • Prepare and send conferral emails to opposing counsel as required • Draft proposed orders, cover letters to judges, and other court-related correspondence • Prepare witness lists, exhibit lists, and other case-related documentation • Draft initial pleadings and other litigation-related legal documents using established templates • Communicate with judicial assistants regarding case-related questions, updates, and administrative matters • Create and maintain accurate contact information for judges and judicial assistants • Research and add judges to the firm’s case management system when necessary • Review newly assigned cases and identify the appropriate judge based on the assigned case number • Maintain accurate records of requests, communications, and follow ups associated with litigation matters • Draft motions to compel, including motions related to obtaining deposition dates when opposing parties are unresponsive or fail to cooperate

🎯 Requirements

• Fluent or highly proficient in English and Spanish • Previous experience in a legal environment is required, preferably within litigation • Formal paralegal certification or licensing is not required • Experience supporting U.S. litigation matters is preferred • Experience drafting pleadings, motions, orders, or other litigation documents is preferred • Experience communicating with opposing counsel, courts, judges, or judicial assistants is preferred • Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM • Timezone: EST/EDT • Experience with Clio for case management • Experience with Dropbox for document storage and management • Experience with Microsoft Outlook for email and communication • Experience with Microsoft Teams for internal team communication • Experience with VoIP calling software or app for occasional telephone communication • Resume in .DOC format required for application • Application documents must be in English

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Paid Time Off • Bonuses • 100% remote/home-based position • Full-time, long-term career opportunities • Parental Leave • Professional development and training • Dedicated team support • Alignment with our clients' core values