Legal Assistant – Litigation

Job Duck

. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the firm's practice management system .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,150 - $1,220 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive legal information. Proficient in preparing legal documents, managing multiple priorities, and effectively communicating with clients and legal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationPractice Management System FamiliarityStrong Organizational SkillsVerbal And Written Communication SkillsAttention To Detail

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationCase ManagementClient Information ManagementDeadline MonitoringDocument ReviewTimelines PreparationOutbound Client Follow-UpConfidential Information HandlingCase Documentation OrganizationProspective Client Screening

Soft Skills

Time ManagementProfessional JudgmentCollaborationConstructive Feedback ReceptionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

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

Industry Keywords

Plaintiff-Side LitigationLegal AssistantAdministrative SupportLitigation AssistantConfidentiality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the firm's practice management system
Seek clarification when instructions are unclear and apply feedback to improve future performance
Proactively identify work opportunities and assist team members when needed
Organize, label, and maintain legal files and case documentation
Prepare basic legal documents and correspondence using approved templates
Add hearings, meetings, deadlines, and case-related events to firm calendars
Monitor upcoming deadlines and communicate with attorneys and paralegals regarding pending tasks
Support multiple active matters while managing competing priorities and deadlines
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive legal information
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals
Support prospective client screening activities following training and established procedures
Conduct approximately three to four outbound follow-up calls per week to prospective or existing clients as needed
Assist with prospective client scheduling and follow-up activities
Follow up with clients regarding outstanding documentation and case-related requirements
Send routine correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties as directed
Take accurate notes during internal meetings and case discussions
Assist with preparing timelines and organizing information related to active matters
Review documents carefully to ensure accuracy before submission or distribution
Update forms, pleadings, and legal documents with case-specific information
Enter and update client information, contact details, case information, and important dates

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 Pacific Standard Time
Familiarity with practice management systems, CRM platforms, VOIP phone systems, email platforms, calendar management tools, internal communication tools, and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work opportunity
Great Place to Work-certified workplace
Recruiter guidance throughout the application process