Legal Assistant - Remote

About the role

StaffScout connects legal professionals with leading U.S. law firms, offering a fully remote position with no relocation or commute. The role covers client communication, case preparation, legal research and document management, with pay in USD.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with attorneys and clients and follow through on their requests.
• Manage scheduling, filing, document organization and administrative workflows.
• Organize evidence, prepare case materials and support attorneys as cases move toward hearings and trial.
• Conduct case law and legal research supporting ongoing matters.
• Maintain organized, accurate and deadline-ready legal files.

Required profile

• Full professional fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Real experience in legal support, legal assistant work or professional legal services.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several priorities and to work independently in a fully remote setting.
• Bonus: familiarity with U.S. legal processes and legal software platforms.

Required skills

• High proficiency with document management systems and legal research tools.
• Hardware: Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 5 / Apple M1+, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, HD webcam.
• Software: Windows 11 or macOS Monterey (12+) with BitLocker/FileVault, antivirus and a wired LAN connection of 25 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up.

What we offer

• Stable monthly salary paid in USD, with increases every 6 months based on performance.
• 100% remote work, no overtime culture, 20 days accrual-based PTO per year.
• $500 referral bonus and $500 annual health and wellness stipend.
• Career growth and direct experience with U.S. law firms.