法律助理
Legal Assistant
职位名称：法律助理
职位类型：全职，远程办公
工作时间：美国客户的工作时间（可根据文件提交截止日期和法院日程灵活调整）
职位简介：
我们的客户正在寻找一名法律助理，协助律师完成行政和程序性任务。该职位对于确保法律团队的高效运作、文件的正确准备和提交，以及及时与客户沟通至关重要。法律助理为律师和助理律师专注于实质性法律工作提供了基础支持。
职责：
- 文件准备：起草常规法律信函，准备模板，并校对合同、诉状和文件以确保准确性和格式合规性。
- 案件与文件管理：在数字管理系统（Clio、MyCase、PracticePanther）中整理案卷。确保文件内容最新、标注清晰且易于检索。
- 法院提交：准备并提交电子文件至州法院和联邦法院。跟踪提交确认信息并确保遵守截止日期。
- 日程安排：管理律师的日程，包括听证会、证词、客户会议和文件提交截止日期。发送提醒并协调相关事宜。
- 客户沟通：起草并发送客户更新、提醒和文件请求。确保所有沟通专业且有记录。
- 研究支持：在律师监督下进行初步法律研究（法规、判例法、规章）。总结研究成果供律师审阅。
- 计费与时间记录：跟踪律师可计费工时，准备发票并更新计费系统。
- 行政支持：协调公证事务，整理证据材料，并根据需要协助准备庭审。
适合该职位的特质：
- 非常有条理且注重细节。
- 能够同时处理多个案件的多任务处理者。
- 优秀的书面和口头沟通能力。
- 熟悉技术及法律实务软件。
- 主动预见律师和客户的需求。
所需经验与技能（最低要求）：
- 2年以上行政或法律支持工作经验。
- 熟练使用 Microsoft Office/Google Workspace。
- 熟悉至少一种法律案件/文件管理系统（Clio、MyCase、PracticePanther）。
- 强大的打字、排版和校对能力。
理想的经验与技能：
- 了解州法院和联邦法院的电子提交系统。
- 有诉讼、公司或企业法律方面的经验。
查看英文原文
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for filing deadlines and court calendars)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and procedural tasks. This role is critical for ensuring that legal teams are well-organized, documents are properly prepared and filed, and clients receive timely communication. The Legal Assistant provides the foundation that allows attorneys and paralegals to focus on substantive legal work.
Responsibilities:
- Document Preparation: Draft routine legal correspondence, prepare templates, and proofread contracts, pleadings, and filings for accuracy and format compliance.
- Case & File Management: Organize case files in digital management systems (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther). Ensure documents are current, labeled, and easily retrievable.
- Court Filing: Prepare and file electronic submissions with state and federal courts. Track filing confirmations and maintain compliance with deadlines.
- Scheduling: Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, client meetings, and filing deadlines. Send reminders and coordinate logistics.
- Client Communication: Draft and send client updates, reminders, and requests for documents. Ensure all communications are professional and documented.
- Research Support: Conduct preliminary legal research (statutes, case law, regulations) under attorney supervision. Summarize findings for attorney review.
- Billing & Timekeeping: Track attorney billable hours, prepare invoices, and update billing systems.
- Administrative Support: Coordinate notarizations, organize exhibits, and assist in trial preparation as needed.
What Makes You a Perfect Fit:
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.
- Skilled multitasker, able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Comfortable with technology and legal practice software.
- Proactive in anticipating attorney and client needs.
Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):
- 2+ years administrative or legal support experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with at least one legal case/document management system (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther).
- Strong typing, formatting, and proofreading skills
Ideal Experience & Skills:
- Knowledge of e-filing systems for state and federal courts.
- Exposure to litigation, corporate, or compliance practice areas.
- Experience tracking billable hours in legal billing software (Clio Manage, Timeslips, Bill4Time).
- Basic legal research experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or government databases.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A Legal Assistant’s workday is centered on supporting attorneys with precision, organization, and timeliness. You will:
- Prepare and format documents — ensuring filings, contracts, and letters are accurate, compliant, and free of errors.
- Manage calendars and deadlines — scheduling hearings, depositions, and client meetings while ensuring no deadlines are missed.
- Coordinate case files — maintaining organized, up-to-date records in case/document management systems.
- Support filings and compliance — preparing e-filings, logging confirmations, and double-checking that statutory or procedural deadlines are met.
- Communicate with clients — drafting updates, collecting necessary documents, and maintaining a professional and responsive client experience.
- Assist with billing and reporting — tracking attorney hours, preparing invoices, and updating billing records.
In essence: Legal Assistants keep cases, schedules, and records running smoothly so attorneys can focus on legal strategy and client representation.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):
- Zero missed court or filing deadlines.
- All client files current and audit-ready.
- 100% error-free document preparation.
- Attorney calendars consistently updated and conflicts avoided.
- Timely, professional client communication logged in case systems.
Interview Process:
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Task (e.g., proofread/redline a legal document or prepare a mock filing packet)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
Originally posted on Himalayas