Remote Legal Assistant: Research, Drafting & Admin Support

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support remotely. You will handle document management, client communications, and assist attorneys with daily tasks across a range of legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a law-related degree, 2+ years as a Legal Virtual Assistant or similar, and strong writing and research skills. This remote role requires professionalism, independence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 2+ years as Legal Virtual Assistant or similar.
• Strong understanding of legal profession and research methods.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on case law, statutes, regulations, and precedents to support the work of legal professionals.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, agreements, wills, and legal correspondence; review for accuracy.
• Manage and respond to client emails, calls, and inquiries; schedule appointments.
• Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings, per court rules and deadlines.
• Manage attorney schedules, meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Transcribe legal documents, meetings, and interviews with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing invoices; track billable hours and billing records.
• Organize and maintain legal databases, document repositories, and case management systems.
• Create and update legal forms, templates, and precedents for standard documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and firm policies.
• Support marketing efforts: website, social media, content creation.
• Assist with new client intake: gather information and documents.
• Conduct conflict of interest checks for representation.
• Assist with financial tasks: expenses, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence (letters, memos, emails).
• Assist in preparing attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trials with organized documents and exhibits.
• Conduct due diligence and compliance tasks in legal matters.
• Organize and attend virtual networking events to expand client base.
• Maintain and archive legal files; ensure data privacy.

Skills

Legal research

Writing & editing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., paralegal studies, law, legal administration)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Remote Jobs is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support remotely. You will handle document management, client communications, and assist attorneys with daily tasks across a range of legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a law-related degree, 2+ years as a Legal Virtual Assistant or similar, and strong writing and research skills. This remote role requires professionalism, independence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.