Virtual Legal Assistant for Family Law & Federal Defense

SOVA - School of Virtual Assistance Cebu; Philippines; On-site; PHP 229,000 - 274,000; Part time

Job summary

SOVA - School of Virtual Assistance Cebu in Cebu City, Philippines, seeks a Legal Virtual Assistant (Part time) to support US attorneys in family law and federal criminal defense. You will handle client intake, drafting, research, scheduling, and document management.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years with a U.S. law firm, excellent English skills, and strong organization with strict confidentiality. Flexible part-time hours and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a U.S. law firm, preferably in family law or criminal defense.
• Experience with client intake, legal drafting, legal research, and court filings.
• Familiarity with preparing trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, and managing litigation documents.
• Experience scheduling jail visits and attorney–client communications is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with JurisLink or similar jail communication and scheduling platforms is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. legal procedures and court documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with family law and federal criminal defense cases.
• Manage client intake, including screening inquiries, collecting information, and maintaining accurate client records.
• Handle data entry, organize case files, and maintain court documents and records.
• Prepare and organise trial notebooks, exhibits, and supporting documentation for hearings and trials.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case–related materials under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and ongoing legal matters.
• Schedule and coordinate client consultations, attorney appointments, and follow‑ups.
• Arrange attorney‑client jail appointments and confidential communications through JurisLink or other approved scheduling systems.
• Handle inbound and outbound client calls professionally and maintain regular communication with clients.
• Monitor court deadlines, hearing schedules, and case updates.
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys as needed.

Skills

English communication

Highly organized

Client confidentiality

U.S. law understanding

Tools

JurisLink

Case management software

Job description

SOVA - School of Virtual Assistance Cebu in Cebu City, Philippines, seeks a Legal Virtual Assistant (Part time) to support US attorneys in family law and federal criminal defense. You will handle client intake, drafting, research, scheduling, and document management.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years with a U.S. law firm, excellent English skills, and strong organization with strict confidentiality. Flexible part-time hours and a collaborative team environment are offered.