Overview
This role involves managing the day-to-day operations and administrative duties of a Legal Department within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The position supports attorneys and paralegals with litigation processes, document management, and legal administrative tasks. It is a fully remote, work-from-anywhere opportunity within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars and deadlines across multiple time zones for the Legal Department.
- Execute timely delivery of assigned legal tasks and services.
- Take notes and prepare correspondence, reports, and datasheets.
- Process and track requests for legal review, managing workflow and priorities efficiently.
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with litigation-related tasks.
- Set up and maintain electronic files for new and ongoing matters in compliance with department policies.
- Oversee management of electronic files and internal data, including follow-ups on drafts, e-signatures, and system updates.
- Prepare, review, edit, and proofread various legal documents.
- Manage a high-volume departmental email account, keeping relevant team members informed.
- Maintain litigation calendars.
- Perform data entry tasks, including maintaining data and generating reports from matter management software.
- Assist with maintenance of software used for intake, monitoring, and reporting on litigation matters.
- Enhance legal team effectiveness by alerting members to issues, maintaining contact with internal and external partners, contributing to case review and project management, completing special projects, and providing secretarial support.
- Perform executive administrative duties such as scheduling travel, expense reporting, and coordinating calendars.
- Collaborate with executive assistants across teams for conferences and off-site meetings.
- Assist attorneys with tracking Continuing Legal Education credits and bar renewal documentation.
- Assist with legal spend tracking and reporting.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent preferred; legal administration experience may substitute for formal education.
- Notary Public or willingness to become an eNotary.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant in a law firm or legal department.
- Experience or strong interest in using Generative AI tools to enhance productivity; familiarity with automation platforms (e.g., Coda, Lovable, Zapier) is a plus.
- Experience with matter management tools, preferably CounselLink.
- Expert-level skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new legal technology.
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and accounting programs, internet-based filing and docket systems, legal research databases, and word processing applications.
- Ability to identify and suggest automation or efficiency improvements for manual processes.
- Strong understanding of litigation and civil procedure.
- Proactive in identifying legal risks and potential liabilities to report to corporate attorneys.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Good judgment, discretion, and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Experience handling various corporate documents.
- Excellent follow-through, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a highly sensitive environment.
- Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and multitasking ability.
- Ability to work with business and legal partners across multiple time zones.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CounselLink or similar matter management software.
- Familiarity with automation-friendly platforms and Generative AI tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Work from Anywhere within the US
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company-provided equipment
- Monthly technology stipend
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Health and wellness incentives
- 100% paid parental leave
Location
Remote (Work from Anywhere in the United States)