Freelance Remote Legal Assistant

About the role

A legal services firm that provides professional legal guidance and case management is looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to work remotely and freelance. The role keeps case records organized, tracks documentation and deadlines, and supports the team's day-to-day legal workflows. It is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, working 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM US business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Organize, track and update legal cases, and maintain structured digital case files and records
• Monitor case progress, deadlines and follow-up actions
• Prepare, organize and review legal documents as directed by the team
• Retrieve and organize case-related information so it is easily accessible
• Track outstanding tasks and pending documentation, and follow up on them
• Share case updates and outstanding requirements with the internal team
• Support general legal administrative workflows and recordkeeping

Required profile

• Background in law as a lawyer, law student, or through relevant legal work experience
• Experience supporting legal case management, documentation or related administrative workflows
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and the team's instructions
• Understanding of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive legal information

Required skills

• Organization and attention to detail when handling legal records and documentation
• Ability to track deadlines, prioritize tasks and follow up on pending items
• Comfortable organizing and reviewing legal documents

What we offer

• Pay of $7 per hour
• Remote work setup: own computer (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher, 8GB RAM), internet of at least 40 Mbps, headset with noise-cancelling mic, webcam, backup computer and internet, and a quiet workspace at home