Legal Assistant

VirtueStaff

. Assist attorneys in managing family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance.

Posted 10/23/2026contractRemote • Panama, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, CubaMid-LevelSenior💰 $12,000 - $18,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing family law cases, including drafting legal documents and managing discovery workflows. Proficient in electronic filing procedures and maintaining organized case files while ensuring confidentiality and empathy in client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Family Law Case ManagementDrafting Legal DocumentsCourt Filing ProceduresClio ProficiencyBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDiscovery RequestsFinancial DisclosuresDocument ManagementCase File Preparation

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganizationEmpathyConfidentialityProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseWestlawAI Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Family LawDivorceChild CustodySpousal MaintenanceLitigation Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys in managing family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance.
Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, proposed orders, and settlement agreements.
Collect, review, and organize financial documentation, including tax returns, bank statements, property records, and business documentation.
Manage discovery workflows by drafting requests, organizing responses, reviewing incoming documents, and tracking pending items.
Prepare case files, exhibits, timelines, and financial summaries for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
Electronically file legal documents with courts and monitor filings for court acceptance.
Maintain attorney calendars, track court dates and litigation deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a family law practice (a Juris Doctor or licensed attorney background is preferred).
Hands-on experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and financial disclosures for domestic relations cases.
Strong familiarity with court filing procedures, electronic filing platforms, legal terminology, and litigation deadlines.
Proficiency with Clio, MyCase, Westlaw, and AI productivity tools such as Claude.
Multilingual proficiency: Strong written and verbal Spanish & English communication skills required.
Exceptional organization, document management skills, and ability to manage multiple case deadlines simultaneously.
High level of discretion, empathy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive client financial and personal information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home
Performance Bonus