Remote Civil Litigation Legal Assistant — Organized & Proactive

Job Duck, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Duck, LLC seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation law firm. You will manage records, calendars, deadlines, filings, and correspondence while upholding confidentiality and discretion. The role requires proactive communication and accountability to attorneys.

The position offers remote work with EST hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) and involves light billing tasks and client support for sensitive cases. Spanish is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Civil litigation or related areas (education law, employment, human rights, personal injury, crime victims) is beneficial.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong English communication and clear articulation are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established firm procedures and playbook.
• Schedule hearings for motions.
• Draft professional letters and legal correspondence.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Handle confidential client and case information with discretion.
• Support trauma-informed legal assistance to clients in sensitive circumstances.
• Maintain security protocols and minimize information risks.
• Expand and refine the training playbook as processes evolve.
• Communicate task status clearly and promptly.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues when appropriate.
• Maintain responsive availability during working hours.
• Obtain records and follow up on requests.
• Monitor Connecticut judicial updates for relevant information.
• Draft and file motions and legal documents.
• Remind attorneys of upcoming deadlines and commitments.
• Organize case-related information and documentation.
• Assist with light billing tasks and administrative duties.
• Support day-to-day case management for attorneys.
• Maintain and manage calendars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Independent problem solving

Billing support

Tools

PracticePanther

WildX

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Duck, LLC seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation law firm. You will manage records, calendars, deadlines, filings, and correspondence while upholding confidentiality and discretion. The role requires proactive communication and accountability to attorneys.

The position offers remote work with EST hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) and involves light billing tasks and client support for sensitive cases. Spanish is a plus but not required.