Legal Assistant – U.S. Family Law, Legal Support Specialist

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🌐 Brazil, South Africa – Remote

🇧🇷 Brazil – Remote 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 $1.1k - $1.2k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Job Duck

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201 - 500 employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

⚖️ Legal

Consulting • Marketing • Legal

Job Duck is a company specializing in connecting individuals with remote job opportunities for United States-based businesses. The company offers a variety of positions including legal assistants, marketing assistants, executive assistants, and case managers. Job Duck emphasizes helping people build careers by working from home, ensuring a good work-life balance while providing support and resources for career development. The focus is on remote, full-time positions that are well-compensated and offer a range of professional opportunities.

📋 Description

• Assist with general legal and administrative tasks as assigned • Update case information within Smokeball and Lawmatics • Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments • Draft initial pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents • Prepare and file legal documents • Provide administrative and legal support throughout each case • Track important deadlines and follow up on pending legal matters • Coordinate with attorneys and team members to ensure cases progress efficiently • Organize and maintain electronic case files • Prepare real estate letters and related documentation • Assist attorneys with discovery preparation and document management

🎯 Requirements

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST • Previous experience supporting a U.S. Family Law practice • Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal • Law degree required • Licensed attorney in your home country preferred • Experience preparing legal documents, discovery, and court filings • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • Experience with Smokeball • Experience with Lawmatics • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Proficiency with Google Sheets • U.S. Family Law experience • Strong legal drafting skills • Discovery preparation experience • Court filing knowledge • Calendar management • Organization and time management • Attention to detail • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines • Professional and responsive communication • Personable and client-focused approach • Efficient work style • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Problem-solving skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Paid Time Off • Bonuses • 100% remote/home-based position • Full-time, long-term career opportunities • Parental Leave • Professional development and training • Dedicated team support • Alignment with our clients' core values