Legal Assistant at Natalia Sishodia Law — A NY real estate attorney with a focused practice in residential transactions and estate planning.

Overview

A New York-based real estate attorney specializing in residential transactions and estate planning is seeking a remote Legal Assistant to support day-to-day practice operations. This role involves managing document coordination, client follow-ups, communication with courts and agencies, and ensuring smooth workflow.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with courts, the IRS, and third parties regarding case statuses and filings via phone (US VoIP number provided).
• Coordinate real estate closings and transaction-related tasks.
• Organize and track documents, deadlines, and case files.
• Handle client communication professionally via email and WhatsApp.
• Support scheduling, research, and other tasks as needed.
• Proactively keep processes moving without repeated prompts.

Requirements

• Some exposure to real estate sufficient to understand basic concepts without extensive reference.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, for daily communication with clients and external parties.
• Comfortable making phone calls in English to US institutions such as courts and agencies.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage documents, deadlines, and follow-ups effectively.
• Independent thinker who takes ownership and problem-solves.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Russian.
• Familiarity with US real estate or legal terminology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time position starting at approximately 20 hours per week, with a clear path to full-time within six months.
• Remote work with flexibility to be based almost anywhere, requiring a reliable internet connection, a computer, and ability to align with US Eastern Time.
• Direct access to an experienced New York attorney for mentorship and responsibility.
• Hourly rate of $15 USD.

Working Hours

• Remote position requiring overlap with US Eastern Time, approximately 10 AM to 3 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

Location

• Remote, with the requirement to align working hours with US Eastern Time.

Application Process

• Submit an application form with CV.
• Participate in a Zoom interview with a recruiter.
• Participate in a Zoom interview with the attorney.
• Successful candidates will be hired promptly.

Application deadline is as soon as possible; early applications are encouraged for a smoother process.