06 sep
|
Pavago
|
Tijuana
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
📌 Legal Assistant (Tijuana)
🏢 Pavago
📍 Tijuana