Legal Operations Administrative Assistant

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Legal Assistant supporting US-based attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced remote environment. Preparing legal documents and managing schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilJunior💰 $1,150 - $1,220 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

File documents within court systems following established procedures.
Manage calendaring and perform date calculations to ensure compliance.
Schedule appointments, hearings, and deadlines.
Prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and client communications.
Review, proofread, and finalize legal documents for accuracy.
Prepare legal forms and documentation.
Support attorneys with daily legal tasks and case-related activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
Civil Litigation knowledge or experience preferred.
Ability to draft discovery requests and client communications.
Strong calendaring and deadline management skills.
Experience reviewing, proofreading, and filing legal documents.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, or in a legal support role and/or related Bachelor's degree in legal studies.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Research and analytical thinking capabilities.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Tech-savvy with the ability to adapt to legal software.
Problem-solving mindset with resourcefulness.
Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Dependable and accountable work ethic.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Positive, professional attitude with confidence in communication.
Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary.
Paid Time Off.
Bonuses.
100% remote/home-based position.
Full-time, long-term career opportunities.
Parental Leave.
Professional development and training.
Dedicated team support.
Alignment with our clients' core values.

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting discovery requestsproofreading legal documentsfiling legal documentscalendaringdate calculationslegal documentation preparationlegal forms preparationcase-related activities supportattention to detailanalytical thinking

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingcollaborative team playerdependable work ethicindependent workproactive approachpositive attitude

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in legal studies