Legal Assistant

remoting.work; United States; Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

remoting.work is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys across time zones in a remote role. You will manage documents, deadlines, and communications with precision, contributing to accurate and timely case progression.

Working asynchronously, you will rely on clear written English and established templates to draft filings, organize files, and coordinate with clients and courts. This role offers autonomy and requires meticulous attention to avoid errors.

Qualifikationen

• 1–5+ years as a legal assistant.
• Experience with legal research databases.
• Strong drafting and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent organization to manage deadlines and case files.
• Strong written English; company works in English.
• Experience with case management software and document assembly tools.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and attorney decisions.
• Draft correspondence, filings, and legal documents with accuracy and precision.
• Organize and maintain case files, deadlines, and supporting records.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and courts in a professional manner.
• Manage document assembly and formatting using established templates and tools.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Document drafting

Proofreading

Organization

Written English

Tools

Document assembly tools

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Assistant

Remote (Based at an approved local secure facility). We work US time zones and ask that you're available during those hours, even if that means adjusting your schedule.

About The Role

This role exists to support attorneys by managing documents, deadlines, and communications so cases move forward accurately and on time. The team works in a structured, process-driven environment with clear standards for legal accuracy. Work is primarily asynchronous, with detailed documentation supporting handoffs across time zones. The team is internationally distributed, so clear written communication matters. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy once priorities are set. Attention to detail is expected, since the team has zero tolerance for avoidable errors.

What You'll Do

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and attorney decisions.
• Draft correspondence, filings, and legal documents with accuracy and precision.
• Organize and maintain case files, deadlines, and supporting records.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and courts in a professional manner.
• Manage document assembly and formatting using established templates and tools.

What We're Looking For

• One to five or more years of legal assistant experience.
• Practical experience conducting legal research using legal research databases.
• Strong document drafting and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills for managing deadlines and case files.
• Strong written English — our company works in English.
• Experience with case management software and document assembly tools.