Virtual legal assistant

Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Equivity is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support electronic court filing operations for our legal clients. This full-time remote position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, high-volume environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and meeting critical deadlines.

Candidates must be available to work live during scheduled business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday).

Experience electronically filing court documents in at least two jurisdictions is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and submit electronic court filings in accordance with established procedures
• Monitor filing status and verify successful submissions
• Resolve rejected filings by making corrections and resubmitting documents promptly
• Track court deadlines and ensure filings are completed on time
• Maintain organized records of filing confirmations and related documentation
• Communicate filing updates and issues clearly with internal team members
• Learn and follow client-specific filing procedures and court requirements

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support role
• At least 1 year of hands-on electronic filing (e-filing) experience in state courts
• Strongly preferred: Experience e-filing in two or more state or federal court jurisdictions
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting strict deadlines
• Comfortable following established workflows and standardized processes
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new court portals, filing platforms, and legal software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Technical Requirements

To be successful in this remote role, candidates must have:

• A personally owned Windows or Mac computer (equipment is not provided)
• A dual-monitor setup to efficiently manage court portals, documents, and communications
• Reliable high-speed internet suitable for cloud-based applications and video meetings
• A quiet, professional home office free from frequent distractions

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training
• Paid sick leave
• Eight paid company holidays
• Employee discounts and expense reimbursements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive remote team environment

Why Join Equivity?

Founded by an attorney and led by experienced legal professionals, Equivity understands the importance of precision, responsiveness, and reliability in legal support. Our remote team operates within well-defined processes that enable our employees to focus on delivering exceptional service while continuing to grow professionally.

If you're looking for a long-term remote opportunity where attention to detail is valued and your work directly supports attorneys across the country, we'd love to hear from you.

About Equivity

Equivity provides virtual paralegal, legal administrative, executive assistant, reception, staffing, and marketing support services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our remote-first culture emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, consistency, and long-term success for both our employees and our clients.

Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.