Virtual Operations Administrative Assistant

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

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys and paralegals within a dynamic legal setting

• Draft legal documents

• Organize essential schedules and oversee deadlines

• Create discovery requests and manage communications with clients

• Examine, proofread, and submit legal documents

• Navigate legal frameworks and aid in case advancement

• Support a legal team based in California

• Engage in a multi-stage hiring process and liaise with recruiters via email and WhatsApp

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal assistant or legal support capacity

• A related Bachelor's degree in legal studies may fulfill the experience requirement

• Preferred knowledge or experience in Civil Litigation

• Capability to draft discovery requests and communicate with clients

• Excellent skills in calendaring and deadline management

• Experience in reviewing, proofreading, and filing legal documents

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in research and analytical thinking

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and discretion

• Tech-savvy with adaptability to legal software

• Resourceful problem-solver with a proactive mindset

• Team-oriented with a reliable and accountable work ethic

• Capacity to work independently and take initiative

• Positive and professional demeanor with confidence in communication

• Willingness to learn and develop within the position

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST/PDT

• Proficiency in the English language

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work

• Certified as a Great Place to Work employer

• Support from recruiters throughout the hiring process