Legal Assistant

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support remotely. You will handle document management, client communications, and assist attorneys with daily tasks across a range of legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a law-related degree, 2+ years as a Legal Virtual Assistant or similar, and strong writing and research skills. This remote role requires professionalism, independence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 2+ years as Legal Virtual Assistant or similar.
• Strong understanding of legal profession and research methods.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on case law, statutes, regulations, and precedents to support the work of legal professionals.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, agreements, wills, and legal correspondence; review for accuracy.
• Manage and respond to client emails, calls, and inquiries; schedule appointments.
• Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings, per court rules and deadlines.
• Manage attorney schedules, meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Transcribe legal documents, meetings, and interviews with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing invoices; track billable hours and billing records.
• Organize and maintain legal databases, document repositories, and case management systems.
• Create and update legal forms, templates, and precedents for standard documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and firm policies.
• Support marketing efforts: website, social media, content creation.
• Assist with new client intake: gather information and documents.
• Conduct conflict of interest checks for representation.
• Assist with financial tasks: expenses, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence (letters, memos, emails).
• Assist in preparing attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trials with organized documents and exhibits.
• Conduct due diligence and compliance tasks in legal matters.
• Organize and attend virtual networking events to expand client base.
• Maintain and archive legal files; ensure data privacy.

Skills

Legal research

Writing & editing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., paralegal studies, law, legal administration)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to our team remotely. This role requires strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Ideal Candidate

Will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including document management, client communication, and assisting attorneys with their daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents to support the work of legal professionals.
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, wills, and legal correspondence. Review and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and respond to client emails, calls, and inquiries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining client relationships.
• Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings, in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Manage and maintain attorney’s schedule, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Transcribe legal documents, meetings, and interviews, ensuring accurate and confidential transcription.
• Assist in preparing invoices, tracking billable hours, and managing billing records.
• Organize and maintain legal databases, document repositories, and case management systems.
• Create and update legal forms, templates, and precedents for standard legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring that the law firm and its clients are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support marketing efforts, including managing the firm’s website, social media profiles, and content creation.
• Assist with new client intake procedures, including gathering necessary information and documents.
• Conduct conflict of interest checks to ensure that the firm can represent a particular client.
• Help with financial tasks such as tracking expenses, managing accounts payable/receivable, and reconciling bank statements.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence, including letters, memos, and emails.
• Assist in preparing attorney for depositions, hearings, and trials by organizing documents, exhibits, and witness statements.
• Conduct due diligence checks and assist with compliance tasks related to legal matters.
• Assist in organizing and attending virtual legal networking events and conferences to expand the firm’s client base.
• Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring that documents are readily accessible and properly archived.
• Ensure that client data and sensitive information are handled in accordance with data privacy laws and the firm’s policies.

Job Category

Legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., paralegal studies, law, legal administration)
• 2+ years of experience working as a Legal Virtual Assistant or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of the legal profession and legal research methods
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software