We are seeking a skilled legal assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to a US law firm, assisting them with a range of tasks including answering inbound and outbound calls, calendar management, scheduling appointments, e-filing of documents, and sending demand letters. Knowledge in personal injury cases, probate, and Clio is a plus. You will be working 40 hours per week during American business hours and get paid weekly.
Responsibilities:
« Editing and sending legal documents
« Answering and screening emails and calls
« Scheduling hearings and meetings
« Entering, screening, and processing data
« Maintaining customer files and documents
« Creating task boards and project schedules
Qualification & Experience Requirements:
« Fluent in English, written and oral
« Experience supporting lawyers, paralegals, or US law firms 2+ years
« Experience managing business correspondence in English
« Experience using legal software like Clio
« Experience of working in international teams (preferably with Americans)
« Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
« Excellent personal presentation and telephone manner
Preferred Skills:
« Hard-working, reliable, flexible, and adaptable
« Positive, with a can-do attitude to work
« Solution-orientated and resilient to stress
« Able to handle new situations and issues
« Outstanding time management & prioritizing skills
« Able to handle difficult customers and clients.