Assistant Manager of Virtual Legal Support

Overview

This role is with a national law firm operating offices in all 50 states. The organization is hiring an Assistant Manager for its Virtual Legal Support (VLS) department.

As an Assistant Manager, you will join a growing administrative leadership team staffed across time zones, providing essential support to the firm’s attorneys and staff across all 50 U.S. states. This is a full-time exempt position, fully remote.

Working hours:

• 3pm–midnight EST
• 2pm–11pm CST
• 1pm–10pm MST
• 12pm–9pm PST

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and support the development of Virtual Legal Support (VLS).
• Be available to your team during their shifts, including occasional weekend availability.
• Manage workflow by tracking tasks, identifying bottlenecks, and partnering with upper management on process improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend how to allocate resources effectively across all services based on workload and deadlines.
• Ensure attention to detail and accuracy while navigating a high volume of communication.
• Lead by example and adapt effectively to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant leadership experience in a large multi-location defense litigation firm.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Law firm experience is required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Mid-size to large law firm experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Yearly salary range: $65,000–$78,000
• Actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, and experience, including the location where the position is filled.

Location

Fully remote. Working hours aligned to time zones:

• 3pm–midnight EST
• 2pm–11pm CST
• 1pm–10pm MST
• 12pm–9pm PST