Remote Legal Assistant

Summary

The job involves a Virtual Legal Assistant providing remote administrative and paralegal support to attorneys at Staff4Me. The assistant will manage client files, file documents, communicate effectively with various parties, and ensure accurate calendaring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of experience
• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Experience with remote work and virtual collaboration tools
• Availability to work in the assigned shift

Responsibilities

• Use and monitor the Client Spreadsheets to track cases and developments
• Immediately upon retention, add clients to the address book
• Ensure calendaring is updated as notices are received
• Send notices of hearing to client as soon they are received
• Pull case details weekly and ensure case managers are informed of any out of the ordinary filings, pleadings or any dismissals
• File incoming documents into case files
• Ensure all downloadable (hyperlinked) documents from Odyssey are downloaded and sent to clients as necessary
• File and send court pleadings as necessary
• The appropriate Case Manager and GSV must be BCC’s on all outgoing correspondence
• Send initial greeting email to clients immediately upon retention
• Email copies of documents to clients and update case managers as necessary
• Communication with Courts, Law Enforcement, and Opposing Counsel

Benefits

Remote work