Legal Assistant

This remote opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting legal teams and delivering an excellent client experience. You will help manage daily administrative operations, coordinate calendars, maintain electronic case files, and ensure important communications are handled efficiently. Working closely with attorneys and clients, you will support case-related processes while helping keep appointments, deadlines, and documentation organized. The role requires strong written and verbal English skills, sound judgment when handling confidential information, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will use digital tools to coordinate communications, support routine case management, and provide clients with timely logistical information. This full-time, long-term position offers the opportunity to build your career in a professional, US-based legal environment while working remotely from Brazil.

• Legal Environment Experience: Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is required.

• Relevant Professional Background: Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Client Care Assistant, or in a similar position is preferred.

• English Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential for communicating with clients and supporting a US-based legal team.

• Computer and Software Skills: Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new legal, communication, and case management platforms.

• Email and Calendar Management: Experience managing professional email inboxes, calendars, appointments, and related communications.

• Confidentiality: Experience handling confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism.

• Legal Practice Management Tools: Familiarity with LEAP Legal Software and the Zoltiles phone application is beneficial but not required, provided you are comfortable learning new systems.

• Organization and Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accurate electronic files, monitor deadlines, manage documentation, and ensure important requests are not overlooked.

• Communication and Client Service: A client-focused approach, professional telephone and email etiquette, and the ability to explain administrative and logistical information clearly.

• Prioritization and Initiative: Ability to manage changing priorities, follow through on routine tasks, anticipate client needs, and recognize when a matter should be escalated.

• Work Schedule: Full-time availability, Monday through Friday, with the listed working hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Candidates should confirm the applicable schedule and time-zone arrangements during recruitment.