Virtual Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Initiate and arrange new case files

• Oversee the attorney's calendar and coordinate meetings

• Provide basic legal support as necessary

• Prepare and submit documents to the courts as instructed by the attorney

• Ensure organization within the Time Matters case management software

• Compose and dispatch emails on behalf of the attorney; remain CC'd on communications to follow up with other attorneys concerning motions

• Coordinate with care facilities and other external parties to collect information required for annual guardianship accountings

• Conduct data entry of financial details (bank statements, client expenses) into Excel spreadsheets

• Assist with overflow tasks for the firm's in-house legal assistant

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3-4 years of experience as a legal assistant or virtual assistant

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (near-essential)

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook

• Familiarity with Time Matters software is preferred; training will be provided

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail

• Comfortable with data entry and general administrative/legal support responsibilities

• Available to work during Eastern Time business hours

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% REMOTE

• $50 birthday bonus

• $200 testimonial bonus

• NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM