Legal Assistant - Freelance, Remote

OpenKrill; United States; À distance; USD 8 000 - 11 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OpenKrill is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support case management and administration from a remote setting. You will organize, track, and maintain case files, ensuring deadlines and tasks are monitored and followed up in a timely fashion.

A background in law or related legal experience is preferred, with strong organizational skills and discretion. The role emphasizes structured documentation workflows, reliable access to records, and proactive communication with the legal team

Qualifications

• Background in law as a lawyer, law student, or through relevant legal work experience.
• Experience supporting legal case management, documentation, or related legal administrative workflows.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve legal records and digital case files accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when handling case-related information and legal documentation.
• Ability to track deadlines, monitor pending tasks, and follow up on outstanding requirements reliably.

Responsabilités

• Organize, track, and update legal cases to maintain accurate and accessible case information.
• Maintain structured digital case files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor case progress, deadlines, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely completion of outstanding tasks.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and reviewing legal documents as directed by the team.
• Ensure case files and documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Retrieve and organize case-related information to support efficient access to important records.
• Track outstanding case-related tasks, pending documentation, and action items.
• Follow up on pending items to help keep cases progressing according to established timelines.
• Communicate relevant case updates and outstanding requirements to the internal team.
• Support the team's day-to-day legal administrative workflows and case management processes.
• Assist with maintaining organized documentation systems and consistent recordkeeping practices.
• Help improve workflow efficiency by ensuring case information is properly organized and readily available.

Connaissances

Legal background

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Formation

Law degree or law student experience

Outils

Document management

Description du poste

About the ClientOur client is a legal services firm that supports clients through professional legal guidance and case management. Their team values accuracy, organization, and reliable administrative support to keep legal matters moving efficiently. They are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can help maintain organized case records, manage documentation, and support the team's day-to-day legal workflows.

Why does this role exist?The Legal Assistant will provide case management and administrative legal support to help the team organize, track, and maintain case-related information efficiently. This role is essential to keeping documentation accurate, monitoring deadlines and outstanding tasks, and ensuring the team has access to up-to-date case records. The ideal candidate has a background in law or relevant legal work experience and can support the team with dependable, well-organized legal administrative workflows.

Legal Case Management

• Organize, track, and update legal cases to maintain accurate and accessible case information.
• Maintain structured digital case files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor case progress, deadlines, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely completion of outstanding tasks.

Legal Documentation & File Management

• Assist with preparing, organizing, and reviewing legal documents as directed by the team.
• Ensure case files and documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Retrieve and organize case-related information to support efficient access to important records.

Case Coordination & Follow-Up

• Track outstanding case-related tasks, pending documentation, and action items.
• Follow up on pending items to help keep cases progressing according to established timelines.
• Communicate relevant case updates and outstanding requirements to the internal team.

Legal Administrative Support

• Support the team's day-to-day legal administrative workflows and case management processes.
• Assist with maintaining organized documentation systems and consistent recordkeeping practices.
• Help improve workflow efficiency by ensuring case information is properly organized and readily available.

Required:

• Background in law as a lawyer, law student, or through relevant legal work experience.
• Experience supporting legal case management, documentation, or related legal administrative workflows.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve legal records and digital case files accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when handling case-related information and legal documentation.
• Ability to track deadlines, monitor pending tasks, and follow up on outstanding requirements reliably.

Your superpowers are...

• Legal Documentation: Comfortable organizing and assisting with the preparation and review of legal documents as directed.
• Case Management: Able to track case progress, maintain records, and manage multiple outstanding tasks systematically.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Keeps files structured, information accurate, and documentation easy to retrieve.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks, monitors deadlines, and follows through on pending action items.
• Clear Communication: Provides timely, professional updates and communicates outstanding requirements effectively.
• Discretion & Professionalism: Understands the importance of confidentiality and careful handling of sensitive legal information.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identifies missing documentation, incomplete records, and pending follow-ups before they disrupt the workflow.

WFH Set-Up:

• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

You should apply if...

• You enjoy bringing structure and organization to complex, detail-heavy work.
• You take accuracy seriously, especially when handling legal records and important documentation.
• You are proactive about tracking deadlines, following up on pending items, and keeping others informed.
• You can work independently while following established procedures and the team's instructions.
• You understand the importance of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling legal matters.
• You have a background in law or relevant legal experience and are eager to use your knowledge to support an efficient legal team.

What to expect...

Work Setup:

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Business Hours

Compensation:

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included