[Hiring] Litigation Paralegal @Briefcase Legal Support, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our personal injury practice on a remote, independent contractor basis. This position is ideal for a candidate based outside the United States who has experience supporting attorneys at a U.S.-based personal injury law firm and is comfortable working overlapping hours with a U.S.-based legal team.

The primary focus of this role is litigation support, including:

• Discovery
• Court filings
• Deadline management
• Deposition coordination
• Trial preparation

Candidates must also have prior pre-litigation personal injury experience and understand how cases progress from initial client intake through settlement or litigation.

The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple cases while maintaining accurate documentation, meeting deadlines, and providing professional, compassionate client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on litigation experience supporting personal injury attorneys, including familiarity with discovery, pleadings, court filings, litigation deadlines, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Previous pre-litigation personal injury experience, including familiarity with medical records, medical bills, insurance claims, settlement demands, and case development.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Litigation Paralegal, or in a comparable personal injury litigation support role.
• Working knowledge of the personal injury case lifecycle, from pre-litigation through litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize competing tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal case management software.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems, court procedures, and litigation documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information appropriately.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and collaborating with a U.S.-based team.

Requirements

• Experience supporting attorneys with a substantial personal injury litigation caseload.
• Experience preparing discovery requests and responses, organizing deposition materials, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Texas personal injury litigation procedures and court requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Benefits

• Remote, independent contractor position supporting a Texas-based personal injury law firm.
• Must be located outside the United States.
• Must be available to work overlapping hours with the U.S.-based legal team.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with attorneys and case managers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and professional client service.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.