# Legal Assistant (US Experience)

**Company:** [Provana](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9Qbce8ChNWNB2TTwqS5DmH.md)
**Location:** Medellín, Colombia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

We are seeking an organized, tech-savvy, and proactive Legal Assistant to support our growing legal team. In this role, you will be the operational engine of our practice, handling critical administrative, clerical, and client-facing tasks from a virtual environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing fast-paced digital workflows, handling remote collaboration tools with ease, and keeping case files meticulously organized. 

**Key Responsibilities** 

-   Maintain, organize, and update digital client files within our cloud-based case management software. 

-   Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, client meetings, and mediations, and track strict court deadlines. 

-   Act as a primary point of contact via phone and email; conduct initial client screenings, collect basic intake information, and route inquiries appropriately. 

-   Order, track, and follow up on essential case records (medical records, billing statements, police reports, and insurance details). 

-   Handle e-filing with courts, draft standard administrative correspondence, manage digital mail, and assist with basic invoice or billing entry.

## Requirements

-   Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher). 

-   Availability to work on site in Medellin. 

-   Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in an administrative/legal role. 

-   High proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Google Workspace) and digital phone systems. 

-   Hands-on experience with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, Filevine, Smokeball, or similar platforms). 

-   Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional, empathetic phone demeanor. 

-   Laser-sharp attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks independently without direct daily supervision. 

**Preferred Qualifications**  

-   Prior experience working in a Personal Injury law firm (plaintiff or defense). 

-   Understanding of the medical records collection process, medical terminology, and requesting balances/liens. 

-   Experience communicating with auto insurance adjusters to open claims, check coverage limits, or request property damage updates.

## Benefits

-   Full-time Colombian employment contract. 

-   Colombian public holidays. 

-   Vision care allowance. 

-   Prepaid medical coverage through SURA. 

-   Longevity bonuses. 

-   And much more!