Court Filing Legal Assistant

Accountabilities:

• • Manage calendars for court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and attorney schedules, ensuring key dates are accurately tracked.
  • Prepare, review, format, and electronically file pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
  • Monitor filing deadlines and outstanding tasks, following up proactively to ensure timely completion.
  • Maintain accurate case records, legal documentation, discovery materials, and organized matter files.
  • Open new matters and manage case information and workflows using Clio Manage.
  • Support multiple attorneys with legal administrative, case management, calendaring, and client-support activities.
  • Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and professional correspondence.
  • Communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and Judicial Assistants.
  • Support billing processes by reviewing billable and non-billable activities and assisting with time entry.
  • Help coordinate discovery materials and ensure documents are properly organized and accessible.
  • Provide additional administrative and client support as required while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

  Requirements:

  • 2–3 years of experience handling court filings within a U.S. law firm.
  • Previous experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and court documents; Florida e-Filing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience supporting discovery processes, document management, and legal case organization.
  • Strong ability to draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
  • Previous exposure to legal billing and time entry is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and respond effectively to changing requirements.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients and legal stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Clio Manage, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Florida e-Filing Portal, and DocuSign.
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential.
  • Availability to work 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (EST/EDT).

  Benefits:

  • Monthly compensation: USD 1,150–1,220.
  • 100% remote, home-based position.
  • Full-time, long-term career opportunity.
  • Paid time off.
  • Bonuses.
  • Parental leave.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Dedicated team support.
  • Opportunity to work with U.S.-based legal professionals in a multicultural, remote environment.
  • Structured working hours aligned with the Eastern Time Zone.