Remote Legal Assistant (Operational Focus)
Location: (Remote) LATAM
Package:USD
Working hours:
About the Role:
A dynamic and forwardthinking workers' compensation defense firm is seeking a Remote Legal Assistant with an Operational Focus to support both legal and administrative functions. This role is ideal for a techsavvy detailoriented professional who thrives in a remote work environment and enjoys managing processes that enhance efficiency within a legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Support:
- Draft legal documents correspondence and reports to support attorneys.
- Manage and maintain case files ensuring accuracy confidentiality and compliance with legal requirements.
- Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation.
- Utilize legal software and case management systems to streamline legal workflows.
- Track deadlines and manage calendars to ensure timely case progression.
- Assist in the preparation of court filings and document submissions.
Operational & Administrative Support:
- Oversee document management ensuring records are properly organized updated and easily accessible.
- Develop and maintain efficient administrative processes for legal operations.
- Support billing and invoicing procedures by coordinating with finance teams and tracking caserelated expenses.
- Monitor compliance with internal operational procedures and legal guidelines.
- Assist in onboarding and training new team members on internal systems and workflows.
- Coordinate communication between departments to ensure smooth case handling and operational efficiency.
- Generate reports and track key performance metrics related to legal operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree; a law degree or legal studies background is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with technology including legal software and digital tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
- Reliable highspeed internet and a dedicated distractionfree workspace.
- Strong organizational and process management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in workers' compensation defense or related legal fields.
- Familiarity with legal operations compliance and administrative processes.
- Experience with billing document management and workflow automation tools.
- Comfortable using remote collaboration tools such as Zoom Microsoft Teams and Slack.
- Experience in the workers’ comp defense or related legal fields.
- Naturally curious and eager to learn new legal technologies and operational efficiencies.
Additional Details:
- Fully remote role with a preference for candidates based in Latin America.
- Requires a proactive detailoriented mindset with the ability to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
- Ideal for candidates who embrace technologydriven legal work and enjoy operational problemsolving.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant with an operational mindset to contribute to a highly organized and techdriven legal team while working remotely. If you have a passion for both legal support and operational efficiency we encourage you to apply.