Overview A growing civil litigation law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the team. The adecuado candidate will have prior experience in a fast-paced civil litigation firm and strong knowledge of drafting legal pleadings/motions, calendaring, and new client intake.

Schedule : 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MEX time)

Location : Merida - Chihuahua (priorizar)

- México

Work mode: 100% on-site Important: Candidates must have 1–3 years of experience in general civil litigation as a paralegal/legal assistant .

Skills and Qualifications

Experience

- 1–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in US law firms .
- Strong preference for experience in civil litigation environments.
- English level required: C1 or B2+ (strong written and verbal proficiency)
- Experience with drafting pleadings, motions, calendaring, and client intake.
- Experience with CLIO is preferred.

Core Competencies

- Strong understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage high workload and multiple cases simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to follow structured workflows and meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities 1. E-Filing and Court Procedures

- Ability to e-file in state and federal courts.




- Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local Rules, as well as Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Ensure all filings comply with court requirements and deadlines.

2. Litigation Support (Drafting and Case Work)

- Draft legal pleadings and motions as required.
- Support attorneys with case-related documentation and procedural tasks.
- Maintain accuracy in all legal documents and filings.

3. Case Management and Calendaring

- Manage calendars and track multiple deadlines across cases.
- Support multiple attorneys with ongoing litigation tasks.
- Maintain organized case files and documentation.

4. Client Intake

- Conduct new client intakes and gather necessary case information.
- Assist in onboarding clients and preparing initial case documentation.

5. Trial Preparation

- Assist in trial preparation activities, including:
- Coordination of witnesses and travel
- Preparation of trial exhibits and charts
- Trial notebooks
- Subpoenas
- Page lines and other trial materials

6. Administrative and Operational Support

- Maintain clear and professional communication with colleagues and clients.
- Use Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (including CLIO - preferred).
- Ensure strong organization and attention to detail in all tasks.
- Provide reliable support to ensure efficient case progression.

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