Legal Assistant
Elite Virtual Assistants
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $30 - $35 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- E-file pleadings and ensure filed documents are properly saved and organized
- Draft pleadings, motions, and proposed orders using existing templates and forms
- Manage case deadlines, court notices, and annual reporting requirements
- Coordinate courtesy copy production in compliance with judges’ standing orders
- Handle new client onboarding and ongoing client communications
- Communicate with clients regarding signatures, pleadings, payments, and case updates
- Prepare bond applications and coordinate with bondsmen and clients
- Calendar management and scheduling
- Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy as assigned
- Maintain organized digital case files and compliance tracking
Requirements
- Illinois paralegal with strong knowledge of Cook County court procedures
- Proven experience in litigation and motion practice
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Direct support of one attorney initially
- Clear path toward increased responsibility and full-time employment
- Structured onboarding with existing SOPs and templates
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a litigation-focused practice
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
e-filingdrafting pleadingslegal researchcase managementcompliance trackingmotion practicebond applicationscalendar managementclient onboarding
Soft skills
attention to detaildeadline managementindependent workwritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Illinois paralegal certification