Job description · Legal support · Full-time
Legal Assistant job description
A legal assistant keeps a law practice organized: calendars, client communication, document preparation, and file management. They give attorneys more billable time and clients faster responses.
Responsibilities
- Manage attorney calendars, court dates, and deadlines
- Prepare correspondence, forms, and document drafts from templates
- Organize client files in the practice management system
- Communicate with clients on status, documents, and scheduling
- Track deadlines with docketing reminders
- Prepare invoices and time entries for attorney review
Requirements
- Two or more years supporting U.S. attorneys
- Familiarity with legal terminology and document formats
- Excellent written English
- Strict confidentiality
- Deadline discipline
Tools
- Clio, MyCase, or PracticePanther
- Microsoft Word
- DocuSign
- NetDocuments or Google Drive
What success looks like after 90 days
- Every matter has current deadlines in the system
- Client status questions answered same day
- Document templates organized and in use
Screening questions
Ask these before you book an interview.
- Which practice areas have you supported?
- Which practice management tools have you used?
- How do you track deadlines?
- This is a full-time role working set hours each business day. Can you commit to that schedule?
Interview questions
- A deadline was entered wrong in the calendar. What do you do?
- How do you handle a client who calls daily for updates?
- Draft a short client email requesting missing documents.
- How do you keep files organized across many matters?
Hiring tip
Clarify in writing which tasks need attorney review. Clear supervision lines let a legal assistant move fast and stay compliant.
Legal Assistant hiring FAQ
What does a Legal Assistant do?
A legal assistant keeps a law practice organized: calendars, client communication, document preparation, and file management. They give attorneys more billable time and clients faster responses. Day to day, the role covers work such as: manage attorney calendars, court dates, and deadlines, prepare correspondence, forms, and document drafts from templates, and organize client files in the practice management system.
How much does it cost to hire a full-time Legal Assistant from the Philippines?
We place a full-time Legal Assistant from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund. The price is a flat monthly rate for a dedicated full-time hire.
What skills should a Legal Assistant have?
Look for: two or more years supporting U.S. attorneys, familiarity with legal terminology and document formats, excellent written English, and strict confidentiality. Common tools include Clio, MyCase, or PracticePanther, Microsoft Word, DocuSign, and NetDocuments or Google Drive.
What should a Legal Assistant achieve in the first 90 days?
Every matter has current deadlines in the system, client status questions answered same day, and document templates organized and in use.
Can I copy and edit this Legal Assistant job description?
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We place a full-time Legal Assistant from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund.