Legal Assistant / Secretary

Location: La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, Honduras

• Calendar Management: Organize and maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, track deadlines, and coordinate case-related activities.
• Case Profiling: Review, organize, and enter case information into the firms case management system, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Case Processing: Assist with processing and updating cases, maintaining case files, and tracking their progress.
• Document Management: Organize, categorize, upload, and maintain legal documents within the firms document management system.
• Administrative Support: Assist with correspondence, document preparation, scheduling, and coordination of administrative tasks.
• Case Management: Monitor case activity, maintain accurate records, and communicate updates to attorneys and other team members.
• Deadline Management: Track important dates and ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Previous experience in legal administration, case management, project management, or a similar administrative or coordination role.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience managing documents, calendars, deadlines, and multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Prior experience supporting litigation matters, ideally 2 or more years, although candidates with less experience will be considered.
• Experience with litigation case management, legal document preparation, discovery coordination, or court filings.
• Familiarity with U.S. legal terminology and litigation procedures.
• Experience with Actionstep and NetDocuments, or comparable case and document management software.
• Previous experience supporting U.S.-based attorneys or law firms.