15 oct
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Job Duck
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Colombia
JOB DUCK IS HIRING A BILINGUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE LITIGATION PARALEGALFor ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years!Role OverviewJob Duck is seeking a highly organized and proactive Bilingual Civil Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team with litigation matters and court-related processes. In this role, you will draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and correspondence while maintaining accurate case documentation and assisting with newly filed lawsuits. You will communicate professionally with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, court personnel, and internal team members while helping matters move forward efficiently. This opportunity is idóneo for a detail-oriented legal professional who learns quickly, manages competing deadlines effectively, and takes ownership of assigned responsibilities. The right candidate will thrive in an independent role supported by established templates, training,
and clear legal processes.Schedule:Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:Managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environmentAssisting with other litigation and legal administrative duties as assignedCommunicating professionally with opposing counsel regarding litigation mattersNotifying judicial offices of relevant case developments, including settlements, when appropriateCreating and maintaining accurate contact information for judges and judicial assistantsMaintaining organized, complete, and accurate case files and documentationCommunicating with judicial assistants regarding case questions, updates, and administrative mattersReviewing newly assigned cases and identifying the appropriate judge using the assigned case numberPreparing and sending conferral emails to opposing counsel when requiredDrafting initial pleadings and litigation-related legal documents using established templatesResearching and adding judges to the case management system when necessaryMaintaining accurate records of litigation requests, communications, and follow-upsCompleting E-filing activities accurately and within applicable deadlinesAssisting with case setup after new lawsuits are filedDrafting proposed orders, cover letters to judges, and court-related correspondencePreparing witness lists, exhibit lists,
and other case documentationSupporting civil litigation and first-party property damage mattersDrafting motions to compel, including motions related to obtaining deposition dates when opposing parties are unresponsive or do not cooperateWhat We’re Looking For:Previous experience working in a legal environment, preferably supporting litigation mattersFirst-party property damage experienceE-filing experienceExperience drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, or other litigation documentsExperience communicating with opposing counsel, courts, judges, or judicial assistants preferredFamiliarity with United States litigation procedures and legal terminology preferredFormal paralegal certification or licensing not requiredUsing Dropbox for document storage and managementUsing Microsoft Outlook for email and communicationUsing Microsoft Teams for internal communicationUsing VoIP calling software for occasional telephone communicationWorking without specialized calling hardware, as the calling system can be accessed through the work computer when appropriately configuredReliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)Quiet, distraction-free remote work environmentWhat’s In It for You?Monthly compensation starting from 1400 USD to 1700 USDPaid time off.Parental leave.Opportunities for professional development and trainingDedicated support from our team.A chance to work with clients who share our values.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Bilingual Property Damage Litigation Paralegal (Colombia)
🏢 Job Duck
📍 Colombia