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Job Description:
Join us as a Legal Assistant supporting a growing divorce law practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate complex family law matters with care and professionalism. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the attorney by ensuring that important documents, court information, and schedules are handled accurately and efficiently. Your work will directly contribute to keeping legal processes organized, timely, and well prepared. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with legal documentation, has strong organizational skills, and takes pride in maintaining precise and reliable records. Candidates who are detail oriented, proactive, and eager to learn will thrive in this collaborative and supportive environment.
Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Organize and maintain case documentation in digital filing systems
• Manage the attorney’s calendar and ensure important deadlines and court dates are properly scheduled
• Assist with drafting legal documents and correspondence as directed by the attorney
• Support the attorney with administrative and legal support tasks as needed
• Maintain organized records and documentation for active cases
• Prepare and format legal drafts for review
• Gather legal documents and case related information from court websites
• Monitor and update the legal calendar to avoid conflicts or missed deadlines
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with legal documentation, navigating court websites, and maintaining organized records. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication are essential to ensure the legal team remains prepared and efficient.
Work Schedule
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Required Experience
• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal Assistant, or Administrative Assistant in a legal environment preferred
• Familiarity with legal terminology and legal documentation strongly preferred
• Experience supporting U.S. based law firms is a plus
Required Tools and Software
• CRM: Clio
• File management: Dropbox
• Lead management tools: ClickFunnels
• Virtual receptionist platform: Smith.ai
• Additional legal software tools may be introduced as the firm grows
Required Skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail oriented with strong accuracy when handling legal documents
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and resourceful mindset
• Ability to follow established processes and SOPs
• Strong research and information gathering skills
• Professional and dependable work ethic
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing legal environment
Work Shift:
Languages:
English
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