Civil Litigation Paralegal (Remote) – LATAM

About the role

HireHawk connects experienced professionals with U.S. companies building remote teams. This is a full-time remote contractor position supporting a U.S.-based legal practice handling Personal Injury civil litigation. You will work closely with attorneys, take ownership of written discovery, communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients and help keep cases on track. Candidates from LATAM are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Own the preparation, organization and coordination of written discovery for California Personal Injury matters.
• Prepare responses to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission and related discovery requests.
• Gather case facts, records and documents from English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
• Review client responses, identify missing information and follow up until discovery packages are ready for attorney review.
• Draft pleadings and other routine civil litigation documents with limited supervision.
• Coordinate with attorneys so that discovery responses, pleadings and supporting materials are complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Track litigation deadlines, discovery due dates, court dates and other milestones.
• Prepare and coordinate California Superior Court filings and electronic filings.
• Organize medical records, client materials and litigation files for quick access by attorneys.
• Assist with motions and other litigation documentation when needed, escalating substantive legal questions to attorneys.

Required profile

• Significant hands-on experience supporting U.S. Personal Injury civil litigation, including practical California litigation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of California civil discovery procedures, workflows and deadlines.
• Fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken, able to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients about detailed case information.
• Experience managing multiple active matters, competing deadlines and litigation calendars accurately.
• Ability to handle routine litigation work independently and escalate substantive legal questions to attorneys.

Required skills

• Preparation of interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission and discovery responses.
• Legal drafting and document review, including pleadings.
• Nice to have: California Superior Court electronic filing systems, MerusCase or similar case management software, paralegal certification or legal education, remote work experience with U.S. attorneys, and broader motion and pretrial support experience.

Pay is USD $1,900-$2,000 per month, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM PST.