Legal Assistant, Legal & Litigation Support Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +8 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide clients with case updates and coordinate appointments, including those involving individuals in custody.

• Process and follow up on tasks delegated by attorneys following each court appearance.

• Monitor and manage court notices using Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive.

• Oversee court calendars and schedule court settings, ensuring accurate recording of dates and deadlines.

• Request, gather, organize, and maintain discovery materials for assigned cases.

• Draft standard legal documents such as motions, entries of appearance, and client correspondence using set templates.

• Review, organize, and file case-related emails and legal documents in Clio Manage.

• Ensure electronic case files and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.

• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and attorneys via phone and email.

• Manage sensitive client communications with professionalism, patience, and sound judgment.

• Accurately complete assigned administrative and legal support tasks within established deadlines.

• Uphold strict confidentiality when handling privileged legal information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

• Work according to Central Standard Time (Missouri).

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.

• Familiarity with or a desire to learn Clio Manage.

• Strong written English proficiency.

• Effective communication skills by phone with clients and court personnel.

• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check successfully.

• Capability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Independent thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Trustworthy, reliable, and accountable for the quality and accuracy of work.

• Patient and emotionally resilient when handling challenging or intolerant callers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Outstanding telephone communication and client service abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong follow-through and task management skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with attorneys and team members.

• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and privileged information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Workplace culture recognized with Great Place to Work Certification.