Assistant Manager – Virtual Legal Support

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Provide daily leadership and promote the development of Virtual Legal Support .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing Virtual Legal Support teams, optimizing workflow, and implementing process improvements within a legal environment. Proficient in preparing and managing legal documents while ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyDocument Management SystemWorkflow OptimizationLaw Firm Experience

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationDocument ComparisonMail MergeTable of Contents FormattingFillable Form EditingTask TrackingResource AllocationIssue ResolutionProcess ImprovementNew Hire Integration

Soft Skills

Interdepartmental CommunicationChange Management Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Defense LitigationLegal SupportMulti-Location FirmResource ManagementTask Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily leadership and promote the development of Virtual Legal Support
Be available for the team during their shifts and lead by example
Manage workflow by tracking tasks and identifying bottlenecks
Work with upper management to implement process improvements within the Direct Support service line
Evaluate and recommend effective resource allocation based on workload and deadlines
Monitor and optimize workflow
Support new hire integration to the service line
Facilitate interdepartmental communication
Support change management initiatives
Assist with escalation and issue resolution
Review standing instructions for new matter intake
Organize, save and name documents in the firm’s Document Management System
Update case lists
Submit vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
Prepare shipping labels
Prepare confidential and sensitive legal documents across all 50 states using Microsoft Suite templates and forms
Convert documents and run document comparisons
Mark and run tables of content and authorities
Prepare mail merges
Format fillable forms and edit presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2-5 years of relevant leadership experience in a large multi-location defense litigation firm
Law firm experience is required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Advanced skillset using Microsoft Suite Programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work designated hours across U.S. time zones: 11am-8pm EST / 10am-7pm CST / 9am-6pm MST / 8am-5pm PST
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Exempt full-time position
Occasional weekend availability may be required as part of the role