Remote Legal Administrator: Detail-Oriented Support

Nelson Connects; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects is seeking a Legal Administrator for a remote role with occasional SF office visits. The position blends legal support and boutique firm administration, collaborating closely with attorneys to keep cases, client matters, billing, and operations running smoothly.

You will draft and file documents, manage case files, and handle communications with clients and courts while supporting HR, compliance, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor’s degree required.
• "> At least 2 years of hands-on legal support experience in a law firm.
• "> Proficiency with e-filing, legal document formatting, docketing, and case management systems.
• "> Strong ownership mentality with the ability to manage assignments independently.
• "> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a polished client-facing presence.
• "> Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• "> Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• "> Ability to work remotely with strong communication with attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, cite-check, format, and assemble legal documents, contracts, pleadings, discovery, corporate records, and correspondence.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files, discovery, trial and hearing materials, and client document systems.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, process servers, and other third parties regarding case status and logistics.
• Assist attorneys with factual research, entity filings, public records searches, due diligence, and transaction preparation.
• Maintain corporate records and support HR onboarding, compliance and insurance renewals, and office needs.
• Coordinate with technology, legal software, facilities, accounting, and outside vendors.
• Manage client invoicing, attorney time entries, accounts receivable/payable, and collections follow-up.

Skills

E-filing

Document formatting

Docketing

Case management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

RingCentral

Dropbox

Job description

Nelson Connects is seeking a Legal Administrator for a remote role with occasional SF office visits. The position blends legal support and boutique firm administration, collaborating closely with attorneys to keep cases, client matters, billing, and operations running smoothly.

You will draft and file documents, manage case files, and handle communications with clients and courts while supporting HR, compliance, and vendor coordination.