17 oct
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Virtustant
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Buenos Aires
17 oct
Virtustant
Buenos Aires
Job Title: Remote Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal About The Company Our client is a solo attorney based out of Texas. They deal mostly in litigation. Job Description You will receive training on procedures and protocols. This role is client-facing. Our client needs a resourceful, technologically proficient professional who can independently manage litigation workflows, verify AI-generated work, coordinate with third parties, and make sure assignments are completed without constant follow-ups. Responsibilities Of The Role Telephone Communications and Scheduling Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls using VXT. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and service providers. Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation activities. Case and Document Management Maintain accurate case records, tasks, and deadlines in Clio Manage. Process incoming pleadings, discovery, court orders, and other litigation documents. Independently verify deadlines and ensure proper calendaring. Follow established document-naming, foldering, and organization procedures. Electronic Filing and Court Coordination Handle electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts. Monitor filing acceptance, investigate rejections, correct deficiencies, and resubmit filings. Communicate with court clerks and coordinators regarding filing requirements and hearing procedures. Take responsibility for filing assignments through successful completion. Discovery and Litigation Support Perform quality control of AI-generated discovery analyses and legal documents. Verify information against underlying pleadings, evidence, and discovery materials. Identify missing discovery and coordinate follow-up. Assist with AI-generated motions and other litigation documents, including substantive editing, citation verification, and preparation for attorney review. Coordinate filing, hearing scheduling, and follow-up after attorney approval.
Deposition and Trial Coordination Schedule depositions and prepare notices. Coordinate court reporters, deposition platforms, interpreters, and other vendors. Assist with deposition exhibit assembly. Coordinate witness appearances, subpoenas, process servers, and returns of service. Follow up until necessary arrangements are confirmed. Client Communication and Records Collection Communicate with existing clients regarding outstanding information and documents. Coordinate medical-record requests, affidavits, and other records collection. Track and schedule monthly client meetings. Follow up proactively on outstanding requests. Task Management and Accountability Maintain accurate task statuses in Clio. Use Clio’s built-in timer to track working time. Independently manage assignments through completion. Escalate matters requiring attorney intervention without generating unnecessary reports or correspondence. Required Experience And Qualifications Excellent, near-native spoken and written English, including strong listening and reading comprehension. Experience supporting litigation or a demonstrated ability to learn U.S. civil litigation procedures. Strong technical proficiency and comfort working with AI-powered legal tools. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and independent problem-solving abilities. Dependability, initiative, and consistent availability during scheduled working hours. The ability to read, understand, and independently implement written instructions. Professionalism, discretion, and compassion when communicating with clients.* C2 English. Preferred Skills Spanish language skills Personality Curious Confident Collaborative Software & Tools Clio* VXTChatGPTEve.legal Westlaw CoCounsel Trialkit Microsoft Office Adobe PDF* Texas eFiling Systems* Federal CM/ECFSchedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday08:00–12:00 CT20 hours per week Salary And Benefits Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.
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📌 Remote Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Virtustant
📍 Buenos Aires