Portuguese Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

Job Descriptions:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law, along with exceptional organizational skills. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files. This position requires proficiency in legal drafting and familiarity with tools such as Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, file, and serve complaints, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Oversee litigation docketing and calendar management to ensure all deadlines and court requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and evidence.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources to support case preparation.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for cases.
• Maintain organized files for all cases, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up to-date.
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents with the court.
• Provide administrative support within the law office as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Experience drafting, filing, and serving legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and other court filings.
• Proven experience managing attorney court calendars, calculating litigation deadlines, and ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from case inception through trial preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Bilingual: English and Portuguese speaker (written and verbal).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote