Overview
This role supports a growing law practice as a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant / Receptionist. You will serve as the first point of contact for clients, help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and provide exceptional administrative and legal support.
Responsibilities
- Answer and manage incoming phone calls
- Screen and filter callers appropriately
- Organize discovery documentation and case-related records
- Support attorneys with administrative and legal support tasks as needed
- Coordinate communication between clients and legal team members
- Prepare compliance documentation associated with discovery processes
- Maintain accurate records and case information within company systems
- Draft legal forms, notices of hearings, and deposition documents
- Schedule hearings, depositions, and related legal appointments
- Send intake forms and assist with client onboarding activities
- Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and follow-up activities
- Act as the first point of contact for clients and callers
Requirements
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Previous experience in a legal administrative, legal assistant, receptionist, or client service role preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Comfortable handling phone communications and client interactions
- Experience working in a remote environment is a plus
- Familiarity with legal documentation and scheduling processes preferred
Required Software
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Accountability and reliability
- Responsiveness and follow-through
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to learn new processes quickly
- Patience and adaptability
- Professional phone etiquette
- Ability to handle direct communication professionally
- Self-motivated and proactive mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD
Location
Remote with US-based employers
Languages