Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Microsoft Access Legal Knowledge Legal Research Legal Document Management Calendar Management Business Communication Digital File Management Digital File Management Project Management Client Server Models +2 more

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Time Management
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Organizational Skills
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Administrative Functions
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Problem Solving
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Resourcefulness
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Quick Learning
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Professionalism
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Client Confidentiality
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Detail Oriented
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Reliability
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Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal reporting directly to partners or senior partners.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn firm-specific programs and software.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Excellent discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, professionalism, and tech-savvy demeanor.

Requirements:

Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails, and interfacing with clients.
Prepare internal and external documents for team members and courts.
Schedule meetings and appointments, and manage travel itineraries; maintain an organized electronic filing system.
Uphold strict confidentiality and maintain professionalism among staff and clientele.

Job description

MUST BE US BASED TO BE CONSIDERED!!

This is a part-time remote position. If you are looking for a full-time position, supplemental income along with your current full-time position, or if you do not want a 1099 position, this is not the role for you.

The pay rate starts at $20/hour with 5+ years of experience. We consider our team members for regular pay rate increases, every 6 months, between the range of $20-25/hour.

As a Virtual Legal Assistant you will be responsible for supporting clients in the legal profession. This position requires extreme attention to detail, familiarity with the legal process, great research skills, attention to confidentiality, dependability, and stellar people skills. The Legal Assistant may work directly with attorneys and be responsible for performing a number of administrative duties. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
Prepare internal and external documents for team members and courts.
Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries.
Maintain an organized electronic filing system.
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal reporting directly to partner/senior partners.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software.
Proficiency in collaboration and delegation of duties.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Friendly and professional demeanor.
Process-oriented thinking.
Extremely detail oriented.
Strong grammar skills.
Keen sense of discretion.
Tech-savvy, resourceful, and a quick learner.