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Part-Time Legal Assistant (experience in civil litigation, consumer protection, lemon law or statutory claims is required)

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Role overview

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of relevant experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a comparable legal support role.
  • Experience in civil litigation, consumer protection, lemon law, statutory claims, or another deadline-driven legal practice area.
  • Strong understanding of statutory deadlines, legal calendaring, and civil litigation procedures.
  • Excellent client communication, follow-up, and document management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage and monitor an assigned caseload with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Track case progress, upcoming deadlines, required actions, and outstanding documentation.
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files.
  • Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and next steps.

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada, North America
  • Part time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • Legal Assistant
  • 10 - 25K yearly
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Non-Verbal Communication

About the company

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WorkStaff360

Workstaff360 provides SMBs, startups, and executives with the best virtual assistants in the world at affordable prices. Our platform offers top remote workers for tasks like executive assistance, virtual support, sales, customer service, and bookkeeping. By letting our experts handle your recurring work, you can focus on growing your business. Make your operations easy and efficient with Workstaff360. Join us today for the best virtual assistance.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

  • Independently manage and monitor an assigned caseload with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Track case progress, upcoming deadlines, required actions, and outstanding documentation.
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files.
  • Prioritize tasks based on urgency, statutory requirements, and case-specific deadlines.
  • Identify delays, missing information, and potential issues that may affect case progress.
  • Monitor and calendar statutory deadlines, filing dates, response deadlines, and other critical case milestones.
  • Assist with civil litigation procedures and ensure required documents and follow-up actions are completed on time.
  • Prepare, organize, review, and maintain legal documents and case-related correspondence.
  • Follow established procedures for tracking deadlines and escalating urgent matters.
  • Proactively flag potential deadline risks, procedural concerns, and issues requiring attorney attention.
  • Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and next steps.
  • Follow up on outstanding information, documents, and client requirements.
  • Maintain clear and timely communication while ensuring client records accurately reflect relevant interactions.
  • Recognize sensitive or substantive legal questions and refer them to the attorney when appropriate.
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, correspondence, evidence, supporting documents, and other case materials as assigned.
  • Ensure documents are properly labeled, filed, and accessible within the firm's case management system.
  • Maintain accurate case notes, task records, and deadline calendars.
  • Protect confidential client information and handle sensitive legal documents appropriately.
  • Keep the attorney informed of significant case developments, upcoming deadlines, and issues requiring a decision.
  • Provide concise updates on caseload status, pending tasks, and potential risks.
  • Exercise independent judgment in managing routine administrative and procedural matters within established guidelines.
  • Escalate substantive legal questions, strategic decisions, unusual circumstances, and urgent issues promptly.

Hard Requirements:
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a comparable legal support role.
  • Experience in civil litigation, consumer protection, lemon law, statutory claims, or another deadline-driven legal practice area.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of statutory deadlines, legal calendaring, and civil litigation procedures.
  • Excellent client communication, follow-up, and document management skills.
  • Proficiency with legal case management software; experience with Clio Manage is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization.
  • Ability to identify potential issues, anticipate upcoming requirements, and communicate concerns proactively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Schedule: HOURS/WEEK:
  • 20 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • 9AM - 1PM Eastern Standard Time Zone

Offer and Benefits: OFFER:
  • Weeks 1–6: $5 USD/hour
  • Weeks 7-12: $6 USD/hour 
  • Weeks 13 onwards: $7 USD/hour 


Salary: 5 - 6 USD per hour

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