Position Overview:
We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong interest in the legal field to join our team as a Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will provide essential support to attorneys and legal teams by handling a variety of administrative and case-related tasks. This is a remote, contract position with the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging assignments.
New team members start off in a paid training program that takes them through themain expectations of the role and allows them to assist a team working on real cases. Once a new team member finishes training, they move to assisting existing teams full-time, and eventually get matched with a client or law firm of their own.
Common Responsibilities
- Case Management Support:
Assist attorneys with organizing case files, preparing necessary documents,
managing deadlines, and maintaining accurate records to ensure efficient
case progression.
- Client Communication:
Serve as a key point of contact for clients by gathering case details,
scheduling appointments, providing case updates, and addressing general
inquiries via phone, email, and messaging platforms.
- Document Preparation and Research:
Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and perform thorough
legal research to gather and analyze information, summarizing findings for
attorney review.
-Administrative and Scheduling Support:
Handle intake calls, respond to emails, manage attorneys’ calendars,
schedule appointments, and oversee general administrative tasks to
ensure smooth daily operations.