Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Organize and file documents in legal management systems (e.g., Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther)
- Prepare and proofread contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence
- Assist in compiling evidence, exhibits, and court filings
- Track case progress, deadlines, and court dates
- Assist attorneys in managing case files and client records
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents
- Manage client communications, including phone calls, emails, and scheduling appointments
- Ensure legal documents comply with relevant rules, standards, and deadlines
Requirements
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a virtual setting
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER)
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document drafting
- Familiarity with legal management software (e.g., Clio, PracticePanther, Rocket Matter)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Knowledge of court rules and procedures (state and federal)
- Strong writing and proofreading skills
Benefits
- Fully Remote | Flexible schedule
- Competitive hourly rates
- Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for long-term growth