Pre-Litigation Paralegal

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Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Location: Costa Rica
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote, Full-Time (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Industry: Legal Services / Law Firm
Compensation: $10–$12 USD per hour
Experience: 5+ Years
English Proficiency: Advanced English (Subject to Confirmation)

About the Company

Our client is an established U.S.-based law firm with decades of experience in personal injury and criminal defense representation.

The firm represents injury victims in cases such as car and truck accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, wrongful death, and dog bites, and also provides criminal defense. It works with a seasoned team of trial attorneys and legal support staff, and it is committed to professionalism, responsiveness, and strong results for its clients.

The firm is looking to grow its remote support team with legally trained professionals from Latin America.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and legally trained Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support the firm's personal injury litigation practice, ideally an attorney or law graduate who wants to apply their legal education and experience in a remote paralegal role.

You will support the Personal Injury team with client intake, medical records collection, insurance correspondence, demand package preparation, lien tracking, case setup before suit is filed, client communication, and administrative tasks, while escalating legal decisions to U.S.-licensed counsel.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, fluent in professional English, and able to manage routine case needs independently while working under attorney supervision.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work directly with a U.S. trial law firm on active personal injury pre-litigation matters.
• Gain practical exposure to U.S. pre-litigation workflows, medical records, insurance claims, liens, and demand preparation.
• Develop your case management, documentation, and client communication skills.
• Work fully remotely with U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Join a growing team with opportunities to learn and take on greater responsibility.

What You'll Do

Pre-Litigation & Case Intake

• Support client intake, case setup, and early case organization before suit is filed.
• Draft and send routine correspondence to clients, providers, and insurers.
• Track open records requests, treatment status, claim deadlines, and case calendars.
• Monitor open matters, identify outstanding tasks, and escalate issues requiring attorney attention.

Medical Records & Documentation

• Request, organize, and track medical records and billing statements.
• Follow up with providers and prepare medical treatment and billing summaries.
• Identify missing documentation and maintain complete case files.

Liens & Settlement Support

• Conduct lien lookups and coordinate Medicaid requests.
• Track medical liens, balances, and settlement obligations.
• Help prepare demand packages, settlement documentation, and closing documents for attorney review.

Client Communication & Administration

• Communicate with clients, providers, insurers, opposing offices, process servers, and government agencies.
• Draft routine correspondence and follow up on outstanding documents and requests.
• Maintain electronic files, case notes, calendars, and expense records.
• Assist with filings, service fees, incoming correspondence, and other case-related administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Law degree from a recognized university in Mexico or another Latin American country; licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Advanced written and spoken English proficiency.
• Strong legal research, drafting, organization, document review, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and provide accurate status updates.
• Reliable internet, a private workspace, and commitment to confidentiality and information security.

Preferred

• Experience with a U.S. law firm, personal injury litigation, or civil litigation.
• Knowledge of personal injury pre-litigation workflows, insurance claims, medical records, and demand packages; Georgia procedure experience is a plus.
• Experience with medical records, billing, liens, and settlement documentation.
• Familiarity with MyCase (mandatory for this role) or similar case-management software.

How Success Is Measured

• Accurate case files and timely completion of assignments.
• Reliable calendaring and deadline tracking.
• Consistent follow-up and professional communication.
• Accurate documentation and proactive pre-litigation support.
• Organization, reliability, and proactive communication with the team.

Why Join Us

You'll join a collaborative, fully remote support team that values ownership, professionalism, clear communication, and continuous professional development.

The firm offers hands-on exposure to U.S. personal injury pre-litigation work, close work with experienced trial attorneys, and opportunities to grow your expertise in legal support.

Important Notes

• This is a paralegal and legal support position, not a U.S. attorney position.
• All work is performed under attorney supervision. The position does not authorize independent U.S. legal advice, attorney representation, legal strategy decisions, or unsupervised legal practice. Substantive legal questions and settlement advice must be referred to the assigned attorney.
• The position requires strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written English and legal-support skills assessment.
• Please submit your CV in English, detailing your legal education, bar admission or professional credentials (if applicable), English proficiency, and relevant pre-litigation, personal injury, or U.S. law firm experience.

This is a fully remote position.

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