Remote Legal Assistant
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Date posted
April 29, 2026
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Closing date
May 20, 2026
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Location
Remote United States of America
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Career level
Entry Level
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Experience
0–2 Years
Description
For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive.
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Job Description:
This role offers an opportunity to support the probate side of a legal practice by helping clients navigate sensitive and often emotional processes with professionalism and care. As a Legal Assistant for Job Duck, you will contribute to a smooth workflow by drafting key documents, coordinating with attorneys, and maintaining steady communication with clients who depend on clarity and compassion. Your work will directly support a lead attorney and paralegal, ensuring all tasks move forward efficiently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. This position is ideal for someone adaptable, highly tech‑savvy, and eager to learn new systems and processes. Candidates who thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment and who can balance empathy with productivity will excel in this role.
• Salary Range: 1150 to 1220 USD
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft legal documents related to probate matters
- Assist and liaise closely with the lead attorney and paralegal
- Use drafting software to prepare accurate and compliant documents
- Coordinate remote access tools including VPN and server connections
- Communicate progress updates and flag blockers proactively
- Track, prioritize, and complete daily task lists
- Complete assigned legal and administrative tasks within established workflows
- Maintain accurate records and consistent follow up on assigned matters
- Coordinate with other team members to ensure task alignment
- Support overall case progression through timely execution of responsibilities
- Manage and update case information through the CRM system
- Support overall workflow on the probate side of the firm, ensuring timely task completion
- Handle light outbound calling as needed (1–5 daily)
- Communicate with clients in a compassionate and efficient manner, helping guide them through the probate process
- Manage case information within Clio and other required systems
Requirements:
• Location: Remote
• Practice Areas Supported: Estate Planning, Business Planning, Trusts, Probate
• Software and Tools:
• CRM: Clio
• VOIP: DialPad
• Other: Drafting software, VPN, remote server access
• Start Date: Immediate
• Call Volume: 1 to 5 outbound calls per day; no incoming call handling required; internal communication largely conducted through Clio
Work Shift:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [PST][PDT] (United States of America)
Languages:
English, Spanish
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