Legal Assistant

Careers at Scale Up Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and sick leave

Referral bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Scale Up Staffing is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support US law firms in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare and file documents, organize case files, and assist attorneys with research and drafting.

The role requires U.S. law firm experience, proficiency with case management systems and e-filing portals, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. This is a full-time position during U.S. business hours with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company.
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures and civil court processes.
• Comfortable in case management systems.
• U.S. law experience background strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (C1 English or higher).
• Strong writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Available to work U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation.
• Manage e-filing across court portals and track filing deadlines.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, and court dates, keeping calendars current.
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate, current information.
• Handle client communications and provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Tools

E-filing portals

Case management systems

Job description

Detail-obsessed and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment? We want to talk to you!

We're hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support US law firms.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and trial materials
• Assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation
• Manage e-filing across court portals and track filing deadlines
• Schedule appointments, depositions, and court dates, keeping calendars current
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate, current information
• Handle client communications and provide administrative support as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Required: Prior experience at a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures and civil court processes
• Comfortable in case management systems
• E-filing portal experience is a plus
• U.S. law experience background strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (C1 English or higher)
• Strong writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Available to work U.S. business hours

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Referral bonus

Sound like your next role?

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Scale Up Staffing is committed to diversity, equality, and fair hiring. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds.