Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Job Duck is a lifestyle company that connects individuals with rewarding remote job opportunities with US-based employers. They are seeking a Legal Operations Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals by preparing legal documents, managing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Civil Litigation knowledge or experience preferred
Company Overview
We help incredible people find amazing careers working from home for a United States-based business. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://jobduck.com/.