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Job Description:
Join Job Duck as a Bilingual Legal Assistant and become a vital part of a team dedicated to supporting clients through sensitive and high-stakes legal matters. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, guiding them with empathy and professionalism while ensuring accurate communication with the legal team. You will balance client-facing responsibilities with legal drafting, research, and administrative support, contributing directly to case preparation and overall firm efficiency. Candidates who thrive here are detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to long-term growth, with the ability to remain calm and composed in emotionally charged situations. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while building a stable career in a collaborative environment.
Monthly compensation:1150 USD- 1220 USD
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage the full cycle of case support: client interaction, information gathering, drafting, and follow-up
Guide clients through sensitive processes and extract necessary information
Act as a key point of contact between clients and the legal team
Gather and organize client-provided information for case preparation
Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with clients and attorneys
Perform general administrative tasks tied to case management
Support attorneys by taking ownership of delegated tasks within cases
Handle inbound calls from clients, often involving sensitive or emotional situations
Conduct outbound calls for follow-ups, updates, and clarifications
Draft legal documents including motions and case-related documentation
Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases
Manage calendars and schedule appointments
Requirements:
• Office Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM EST
•2-3 years of experience in a legal assistant position
•Legal background and/or law degree in their home country
•Previous legal or government work experience preferred
•Professionally mature and career-settled
•Motivated by long-term remote work opportunities
•Humble, coachable, and team-oriented personality
•Great communication skills
•High emotional intelligence and empathy
•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
•Detail-oriented and organized
•Ability to handle sensitive, high-stakes situations with composure
•Legal aptitude and ability to understand legal concepts
•Adaptability and versatility across blended tasks
•Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
•Commitment to stability and long-term growth
Work Shift:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)
Languages:
English, Spanish
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