Court Filing Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Schedule court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and attorney appointments.

• Prepare and electronically file pleadings, motions, and court documents.

• Track deadlines and follow up on pending tasks and submissions.

• Maintain precise case records and documentation.

• Verify billable and non-billable activities when necessary.

• Assist multiple attorneys with legal and administrative responsibilities.

• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.

• Review, organize, and manage discovery materials and case files.

• Initiate new matters and ensure accurate file organization.

• Manage and organize cases using Clio Manage.

• Provide general administrative and client support as required.

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and Judicial Assistants.

• Assist with billing support and time entry.

⛳️ Requirements

• Working Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM EST.

• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• 2-3 years of experience with court filings in a U.S. law firm.

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a dynamic law firm setting.

• Proficient in e-filing pleadings, motions, and court documents.

• Florida e-Filing experience is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with discovery support and document management.

• Experience in drafting, revising, and formatting legal documents and correspondence.

• Knowledge of legal billing and time entry is preferred.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adjust to changing priorities throughout the day.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable managing responsibilities related to legal assistance, calendaring, case management, administration, and client support.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and Judicial Assistants.

• Required Software: Clio Manage, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Florida e-Filing Portal, DocuSign.

• Proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Paid Time Off.

• Bonuses.

• 100% remote/home-based position.

• Full-time, long-term career opportunities.

• Parental Leave.

• Professional development and training.

• Dedicated team support.

• Alignment with our clients' core values.