Remote Legal Pro — Practical Guidance for People & SMEs

Rocket Lawyer Incorporated; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lawyer Incorporated is expanding its network of Legal Pros across the nation to provide legal information under the Rocket Lawyer brand to individuals and small to midsize businesses. This is a remote, independent contractor role where you connect with customers through our platform and offer brief written guidance and 20-minute live consultations.

You must have at least 1 year of practical advisory experience and an active bar license in at least one US state.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of practical experience advising individuals and businesses in your area of expertise.
• Active license in at least 1 US state where you are in good standing with your state bar.
• Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new tools that enhance the customer experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effective consultations via phone or video.
• Experience in handling landlord/tenant, employment, contracts, family law, or finance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information to customers via brief, written responses using the Ask a Legal Pro service.
• Connect with customers by phone for scheduled 20-minute live consults.
• Work remotely with customers sent directly to you and manage cases with a customer-first approach.

Skills

Verbal communication

Client advisement

Remote work

Legal guidance

Job description

We believe everyone deserves access to affordable and simple legal services. Founded in 2008, Rocket Lawyer is the largest and most widely used online legal service platform in the world. With offices in North America, South America, and Europe, Rocket Lawyer has helped over 30 million people create over 50 million legal documents, and get their legal questions answered.

We are in a unique position to enhance and expand the Rocket Lawyer platform to a scale never seen before in the company’s history, to capture audiences worldwide. We are expanding our team to take on this challenge!

About your role

We are looking to expand our network of Legal Pros across the nation to provide legal information under the Rocket Lawyer brand to individuals as well as small and midsize businesses.

This is a remote, independent contractor position, meaning you will not be an employee of Rocket Lawyer. Our technology platform connects you with customers who bring a diverse range of legal issues to Rocket Lawyer, and we connect them with qualified Legal Pros so that they can proceed with confidence. We are committed to offering quality service at affordable rates. We take care of customer acquisition and back-office functions so that you can focus on what you do best—helping people resolve their issues and navigate the complexities of business. Onboarding is simple, and we can connect you with potential customers immediately.

How you will make a difference day to day

• Work remotely with customers sent directly to you, allowing you to collaborate with them at times that work best for both parties.
• Provide legal information to customers via brief, written responses using our Ask a Legal Pro service.
• Connect with customers by phone for scheduled 20-minute live consults
• You have a customer-first mentality and a dedication to going the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and success.

What you’ll need

• At least 1 year of practical experience in advising individuals and businesses in your area of expertise. We welcome applicants with various levels of experience.
• An active license in at least 1 US state where you are in good standing with your local state bar and no previous public disciplinary action.
• Comfortable with technology and able to quickly learn and use our tools to enhance the customer experience.
• You possess strong verbal communication skills for effective customer consultations via phone and/or video conference.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Landlord / Tenant
• Employment Law
• Contracts & Business Transactions
• Family Law
• Finance

Rocket Lawyer is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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