Litigation Legal Assistant & Paralegal — Detail‑Oriented

Job Duck; United States; Remote; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys handling litigation and criminal defense matters. The role manages court calendars, processes notices, coordinates discovery, and drafts routine documents using templates.

The candidate must be discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information with care. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, communicating with clients and court personnel, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and meticulous.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment.
• Strong written English skills.
• Excellent telephone communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client appointments and communicate case updates.
• Process tasks from attorneys after court appearances.
• Monitor court notices via Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive.
• Manage court calendars and deadlines.
• Draft routine legal documents using templates.
• Organize emails and documents in Clio Manage.
• Maintain electronic case files with confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and attorneys.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Meet established deadlines for all tasks.

Skills

Highly organized

Independent thinker

Strong written English

Excellent telephone communication

Multitasking / deadline driven

Tools

Clio Manage

Missouri Case.net

CourtDrive

Job description

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys handling litigation and criminal defense matters. The role manages court calendars, processes notices, coordinates discovery, and drafts routine documents using templates.

The candidate must be discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information with care. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, communicating with clients and court personnel, and ensuring deadlines are met.