V105- legal assistant

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Job Description:

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to provide critical administrative and legal support to a busy real estate law practice. In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping legal matters organized, ensuring schedules run smoothly, and maintaining effective communication with clients and legal professionals. You will manage important documentation, coordinate hearings and depositions, and support daily litigation-related operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, intellectually curious, and eager to learn, with a strong command of English and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. If you are tech-savvy, dependable, and enjoy taking initiative, this is an excellent opportunity to build your legal career while making a meaningful impact.

Compensation range:

1150 USD to 1220 USD

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update attorney calendars to ensure efficient time management.
• Prepare, request, and manage Official Record document production.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and other legal appointments.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within firm systems.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Assist with legal correspondence and administrative support tasks.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case-related documentation and updates.
• Organize, file, categorize, and maintain legal documents and case records.
• Coordinate and manage litigation-related scheduling activities.
• Support attorneys and legal staff with day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements:

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST

Industry:

• Legal Services
• Real Estate Law

Software and Tools Required:

• Microsoft Outlook
• Outlook Calendar
• Document Management Systems
• Legal Case Management Software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency with strong English communication skills
• 2-3 years of previous experience in a legal assistant, litigation assistant, or administrative support role preferred
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfortable learning new software and technology platforms
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Calendar and schedule management
• Litigation scheduling knowledge
• Document filing and records management
• Time management and prioritization
• Proactive problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ambitious with a desire to learn and grow
• Positive and collaborative attitude
• Tech-savvy and adaptable
• Go-getter mentality
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently
• Client service and relationship management skills
• Confidentiality and professional judgment

Work Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Languages: English

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