Legal Associate

Clerk-Tech; India; Remote; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in India is seeking a Paralegal and Legal Assistant to assist with drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, conducting trademark research, and organizing legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal assistance or paralegal studies and strong communication skills in English. This position offers a remote working environment and requires someone organized and reliable, able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract drafting principles and trademark research basics.
• Excellent legal research and document drafting skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts.
• Conduct trademark research and preliminary trademark analysis.
• Organize and maintain legal documents, templates, and client files.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Junior Attorney

Tools

Microsoft Word

Clio

DocketTrak

Job description

Job Title

Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts (e.g., service agreements, NDAs, basic commercial contracts).
• Conduct trademark research and preliminary trademark analysis, including name availability checks on the USPTO database.
• Support business formation tasks, including preparing entity formation documents (LLCs, corporations), operating agreements, and filings with various Secretary of States.
• Perform legal research and prepare summarized findings for attorney review.
• Organize and maintain legal documents, templates, and client files.
• Assist with client onboarding documentation and intake forms.
• Manage legal correspondence and prepare draft client communications as instructed.
• Update and maintain matters within legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, DocketTrak, or similar).
• Track deadlines, filings, and follow-ups to ensure timely task completion.
• Maintain structured digital filing systems and document version control.
• Handle sensitive legal and client information with strict confidentiality.
• Adhere to firm processes, checklists, and security protocols at all times.
• Work within defined legal boundaries (non-practicing role, attorney-supervised work only).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Junior Attorney (preferred).
• Strong understanding of contract drafting principles, trademark research basics, and business formations.
• Excellent legal research and document drafting skills—including writing and formatting with Microsoft Word.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions and checklists.
• Strong written English communication skills (client-facing quality).
• Experience with legal software such as Clio and DocketTrak, or ability to learn quickly.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment but knows when to ask for guidance as necessary.
• Highly organized, reliable, and process-driven.