Legal Assistant – Litigation

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. Support a busy litigation practice through organization, communication, and attention to detail .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,150 - $1,220 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while providing dependable legal support in a fast-paced litigation environment. Proficient in managing administrative legal tasks and maintaining accurate records with exceptional attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Assistant ExperienceLitigation SupportOrganizational SkillsVerbal and Written Communication SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportAdministrative TasksRecord KeepingDeadline ManagementAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProfessional JudgmentCollaborationConstructive Feedback Reception

Tools & Technologies

Practice Management SystemsCRM PlatformsVOIP Phone SystemsEmail PlatformsCalendar Management ToolsInternal Communication ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

LitigationPlaintiff Side ExperienceConfidential Information HandlingClient Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a busy litigation practice through organization, communication, and attention to detail
Manage administrative legal tasks
Maintain accurate records
Monitor deadlines
Coordinate critical case information
Work closely with attorneys and paralegals
Provide dependable legal support in a fast-paced setting
Communicate with clients and external parties via phone and email

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or similar support role preferred
Plaintiff side litigation experience preferred but not required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team
Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
Comfortable communicating with clients and external parties via phone and email
Ability to receive feedback constructively and apply it to future work
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST
Proficiency with practice management systems, CRM platforms, VOIP phone systems, email platforms, calendar management tools, internal communication tools, and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
English and Portuguese languages stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote job opportunity
Great Place to Work Certification environment