Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy Claims

? Location: On-site, (Barranquilla, Bogota, Cali, Medellin)

? Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Colombia time)

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing team and help manage an expanding portfolio of bankruptcy cases. You will play a key role in ensuring clients receive the highest level of care from case sign-up through settlement. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and investigators.

Responsibilities

- Manage 60–80 cases at various stages of bankruptcy claims.
- Provide regular updates to clients via phone, email, and text.
- Document all client and third-party communications in the case management system to keep the team informed.
- Coordinate with Private Investigators to collect investigative documents, policy searches, background checks, driving records, and social media records.
- Independently gather documents such as discharge paperwork, IDs, medical history, and past claims information.




- Conduct thorough intake interviews to learn each client’s story quickly and accurately.
- Prepare case summaries and organize supporting documents to build a strong narrative for each case.
- Draft demands and petitions on behalf of clients when cases do not settle.
- Investigate each case proactively to determine the best path forward, with guidance from attorneys and the task management system.

Required Skills

- Relationship management and client communication
- Document gathering, review, and assembly
- Scheduling appointments and follow-ups
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Problem-solving and case investigation
- Strong English writing skills (professional-level not required, but clarity and accuracy are essential)

Profile Requirements

- Must be based in Colombia (100% on-site)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant
- C1 English level or conversational
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (or currently studying)

📌 Legal Assistant CDM (Medellín)
🏢 Solvo S
📍 Medellín