Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury (Remote)

Company: Reclatam (Hiring on behalf of a U.S.-based Law Firm)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote (LATAM candidates encouraged to apply)

About Reclatam

Reclatam is a U.S. and LATAM-based legal staffing company created by attorneys to connect top legal talent with U.S. law firms. We specialize in long-term remote placements for legal professionals supporting personal injury, litigation, and pre-litigation teams.

We are currently hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a growing U.S.-based personal injury law firm. This role will support the firms litigation and pre-litigation operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex caseloads in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal will manage personal injury matters from pre-litigation through active litigation. This includes handling client communication, case management, legal documentation, court filings, and trial preparation support.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Manage a personal injury caseload from initial intake through resolution
  
  

• Handle a mixed caseload of litigation and pre-litigation matters
  
  

• Support complex cases including trucking accidents, wrongful death, sexual assault, and child abuse claims
  
  

• Track case deadlines, court orders, and litigation requirements using the firms case management system (MyCase)
  
  

Litigation Support

• Prepare and organize discovery documents (interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production)
  
  

• Draft and manage responses to RFAs and RFPs
  
  

• Maintain accurate and organized litigation files
  
  

• Assist with trial preparation, including deadline tracking and trial documentation
  
  

• Handle electronic court filings and submission of legal documents
  
  

Client Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries and updates
  
  

• Manage client scheduling and ongoing communication
  
  

• Maintain professional correspondence through the firms case management system
  
  

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized task lists and prioritize daily responsibilities
  
  

• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and reporting
  
  

• Use AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, document formatting, and quality control
  
  

• Coordinate scheduling with courts and opposing counsel
  
  

• Track all court filing deadlines and compliance requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in home country (Latin America preferred)
  
  

• Minimum 2–6 years of experience working with U.S.-based law firms as a paralegal or legal professional
  
  

• Strong knowledge of U.S. litigation processes and personal injury law
  
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  
  

• Experience using case management software (MyCase or similar platforms)
  
  

• Experience handling electronic court filings
  
  

• Familiarity with AI tools for document preparation and workflow efficiency
  
  

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal injury litigation experience in Florida
  
  

• Experience handling sexual assault or child abuse cases
  
  

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with wrongful death and trucking accident cases
  
  

• Knowledge of Florida civil procedure rules (or ability to quickly learn state-specific requirements)
  
  

• Prior remote work experience
  
  

• Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote position supporting a collaborative U.S. law firm team
  
  

• Fast-paced personal injury practice
  
  

• Requires strong independence, accountability, and attention to deadlines
  
  

• Minimal supervision once onboarding is complete
  
  

• Clear performance expectations and structured workflows
  
  

Key Expectations

• Proactive case management without constant follow-up
  
  

• Independent deadline tracking and task prioritization
  
  

• High accuracy and attention to detail in all legal documents
  
  

• Reliable performance and consistent communication
  
  

• Professional interaction with clients, attorneys, and opposing counsel
  
  

• Willingness to learn firm-specific processes and adapt quickly