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Job Title: Legal Assistant Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for filing deadlines and court calendars)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and procedural tasks. This role is critical for ensuring that legal teams are well-organized, documents are properly prepared and filed, and clients receive timely communication. The Legal Assistant provides the foundation that allows attorneys and paralegals to focus on substantive legal work.
Responsibilities:
Document Preparation: Draft routine legal correspondence, prepare templates, and proofread contracts, pleadings, and filings for accuracy and format compliance.
Case & File Management: Organize case files in digital management systems (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther). Ensure documents are current, labeled, and easily retrievable.
Court Filing: Prepare and file electronic submissions with state and federal courts. Track filing confirmations and maintain compliance with deadlines.
Scheduling: Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, client meetings, and filing deadlines. Send reminders and coordinate logistics.
Client Communication: Draft and send client updates, reminders, and requests for documents. Ensure all communications are professional and documented.
Research Support: Conduct preliminary legal research (statutes, case law, regulations) under attorney supervision. Summarize findings for attorney review.