Virtual Assistant (WFH)

Overview

This fully remote Virtual Legal Assistant role provides professional administrative and legal support to law firms across the United States and Canada.

Position type: 1099 independent contractor (not W-2)

Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, or Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, calendars, and appointments.
• Coordinate meetings and other client-related activities.
• Draft and assist with legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Provide administrative and operational support to law firms.
• Review documents, schedules, and client communications for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members.
• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Adapt to changing workflows, priorities, digital tools, and systems.
• Resolve issues independently and identify practical solutions.
• Support clients while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and service.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Proficiency with digital tools, platforms, and legal software.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Must reside in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, or Pennsylvania.
• Must be willing to work as a 1099 independent contractor; this is not a W-2 position.
• Must complete the Aptive Index survey to be considered for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional preferred qualifications are explicitly stated in the provided job description.

Skills & Competencies

• Legal terminology and documentation
• Legal research
• Administrative support
• Calendar and schedule management
• Digital and legal software proficiency
• Organization and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Client communication
• Written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Independent work
• Multitasking
• Professionalism and integrity

Work Arrangement & Schedule

• Work arrangement: Fully remote.
• Operations: Monday through Friday; weekends off.
• Availability: Part-time or full-time options.
• Scheduling: Flexible scheduling available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible part-time or full-time work options.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Permanent remote work.
• Monday–Friday operations with weekends off.
• Ability to select clients aligned with your expertise and values.
• Bonusly rewards, including points redeemable for gift cards and prizes.

Compliance / Additional Information

• Applicants must reside in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, or Pennsylvania.
• This is a 1099 position and not a W-2 position.
• Completion of the Aptive Index survey is mandatory for consideration.
• The role supports law firms across the United States and Canada.