Executive Assistant - Legal

Huzzle; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible work environment

Performance-based incentives and recognition

Structured onboarding and ongoing training support

Long-term career growth in legal operations

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a remote Executive Assistant to support legal teams with document preparation and research. Ideal candidates will have over a year of legal support experience and a degree in Law or related studies. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with a focus on helping senior paralegals and attorneys. This full-time position offers competitive salary based on experience and long-term career growth opportunities in international law firms.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in legal support or administrative roles.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Basic understanding of legal terminology and documentation.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work remotely and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a legal career path.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting legal documents under supervision.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information.
• Organize and maintain digital case files.
• Support senior paralegals and attorneys with administrative and legal tasks.
• Review documents for formatting, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assist with contract tracking and version control.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and briefing notes for internal use.
• Handle data entry and maintain records in legal systems or spreadsheets.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and internal communications.
• Support compliance checks and documentation requirements.
• Learn and apply legal procedures and workflows across different matters.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, legal firms, and global organizations across industries such as LegalTech, SaaS, FinTech, and Professional Services.

Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Job Summary

We are searching for a remote Executive Assistant to support legal teams with document preparation, case management, and research. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in legal support who are looking for long-term remote opportunities in international law firms.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting basic legal documents such as contracts, letters, and templates under supervision
• Conduct preliminary legal research and gather relevant case law or regulatory information
• Organize and maintain digital case files and document repositories
• Support senior paralegals and attorneys with administrative and legal tasks
• Review documents for formatting, completeness, and accuracy
• Assist with contract tracking and version control
• Prepare summaries, reports, and briefing notes for internal use
• Handle data entry and maintain records in legal systems or spreadsheets
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and internal communications
• Support compliance checks and documentation requirements
• Learn and apply legal procedures and workflows across different matters

• 1+ year experience in legal support, internships, or administrative roles
• Degree (or ongoing studies) in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Basic understanding of legal terminology and documentation
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a legal career path
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude, coachability, and adaptability in a remote environment

💰 Competitive salary: Based on experience and seniority

🌎 Flexible work environment

⚖️ Work with international legal teams and gain global exposure

📈 Long-term career growth in legal operations and compliance

🚀 Structured onboarding and ongoing training support

🎯 Performance-based incentives and recognition