Job Details

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Job Description:

Join Job Duck as a Legal Operations Specialist and become an integral part of a dynamic legal team committed to excellence. In this role, you will manage critical scheduling, coordinate with courts and clients, and ensure legal documents are accurate and timely. You'll support attorneys with research, filings, and case preparation, helping streamline operations and improve efficiency. This position is ideal for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in handling time-sensitive tasks while fostering strong professional relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of responsibilities, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

• Salary Range: $1,150 USD to $1,220 USD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handle communications with court staff, attorneys, and clients

• Follow up with clients on missing documents and required filings

• Review and organize discovery documents for completeness and accuracy

• Support attorneys with research and drafting simple legal documents

• Coordinate billing and communicate with clients regarding payments and retainer status

• Collaborate with the legal team to improve operational efficiency

• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate court dates with judges' offices

• Assist with legal filings such as motions, notices, and appeals

• Check legal documents for errors before submission

• Ensure compliance with deadlines and maintain organized workflows

Requirements:

• Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
• Time Zone: EST
• Type: Legal Assistant - Bilingual
• Location: Remote
• Software/Tools:
• Outlook (Calendar Management)
• CRM (Client Management)
• VPN (Secure Access)
• Email and VoIP systems for communication

Required Skills

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant, or in a legal support role and/or related Bachelor's degree in legal studies.

• Excellent English fluency, including legal and technical terminology
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Proactive and assertive personality with a sense of urgency
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Leadership potential and initiative for growth
• Strong Legal background

Work Shift:

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Languages:

English, Spanish

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