Divorce and Family Law Case Assistant

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Legal Assistant supporting a US family law practice through case management, legal document preparation, billing, and client communication. Remote role serving attorneys and clients from Brazil or South Africa.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,220 - $1,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, billing support, and case management within a Family Law context. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationFamily Law Case SupportLegal Billing SupportAccounts Receivable ManagementCase Management Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationLegal ProofreadingInvoice PreparationPayment ProcessingAccounts Receivable ManagementElectronic Filing ManagementCalendar CoordinationClient CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyExcellent Organizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

PracticePantherLawmaticsLawPayNetDocumentsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsAdobe AcrobatOutlook

Industry Keywords

Family LawLegal AssistantLegal SecretaryConfidentialityClient OnboardingBilling ReportsOperational ReportsRemote Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support internal workflow improvements and administrative initiatives
Generate billing and operational reports as requested
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances
Process client payments and maintain accurate billing records
Prepare attorney invoices for review and distribution
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third party vendors
Coordinate attorney calendars, consultations, hearings, mediations, and client meetings
Maintain accurate electronic client files and case documentation within case management systems
Prepare and organize filings through the Florida e Filing Portal
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, legal, and financial information
Coordinate retainer replenishment requests and trust payment communications
Monitor attorney time entries and assist with monthly billing reviews
Assist with new client onboarding and engagement agreement preparation
Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, notices, and other legal documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST
2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
Family Law experience strongly preferred
Experience with legal billing and accounts receivable preferred
Experience supporting attorneys and legal teams in a remote environment preferred
Proficiency with PracticePanther, Lawmatics, LawPay, NetDocuments, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential legal and financial information
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Legal document preparation and formatting
Legal proofreading and quality control
Family Law case support
Electronic filing management
Calendar and schedule coordination
Client communication and customer service
Legal billing support
Accounts receivable management
Invoice preparation and review
Payment processing and recordkeeping
Case management software proficiency
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

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