Junior Legal Assistant (Remote)
Valatam
- Venezuela
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- ACTION - You have an action bias. You get things done, fast.
- CARE - You take pleasure in helping others and doing things the right way.
- OUTSTANDING- You have the highest standards and run things like a well-oiled machine.
- DEPENDABLE - If someone asks you to do something, they KNOW it will get done.
- ENERGY - You bring a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work daily.
- Providing administrative support to attorneys and other staff members.
- Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
- Assisting with drafting legal documents, such as briefs, motions, and contracts.
- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments and meetings.
- Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files.
- Handling correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
- Coordinating travel arrangements and accommodations for attorneys and clients.
- Assisting with billing and invoicing processes.
- Liaising with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Assisting with document production and discovery processes.
- Providing support during trials and hearings, including preparation of exhibits.
- Managing client intake and assisting with client communications.
- Assisting with marketing and business development efforts, such as updating the firm's website and social media profiles.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- C1/C2 English and Spanish writing and speaking skills.
- Between 1 and 3 years of experience working with law firms, the law industry, or executive assistance roles preferably remotely.
- Graduated (or soon to graduate) with a college degree.
- Able to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm in US time zones.
- Proficient with Microsoft programs and Google Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional telephone manner & service-orientated email writing skills.
- Ability to quickly learn how to use new tools and software.
- A quiet home office with a desk and office chair.
- Stable internet with at least 10 MBPS download & 2 MBPS upload speed.
- A laptop/desktop with 8GB RAM, a 1.6GHz processor, and 50GB of free hard-drive space, a headset, and a smartphone.
- Access to a backup place of work in case they suffer a power cut or internet failure, as well as a secondary backup internet option (mobile hotspot, Multibam, WiPod, etc.)
- Our pay rate: is $4/hr (approx $640-740/month).
- Pay rate increases by US$1/hr with each anniversary working with the same Client.
- Ongoing pay rate increments annually.
- Discretionary client bonuses (most of our clients award annual bonuses to their team members).
- Most US federal holidays as paid time off
- 4 days paid time off (most of our clients provide even more PTO days).
- Monthly stipend for medical insurance (after an induction period).
- Birthday/Anniversary bonuses.
- Gym/Wellness allowance.
- Unlimited online fitness classes with our online personal training partner.
- Invites to our annual Christmas parties and other in-person or online gatherings.
- Work-from-home, fully remote positions.
- Secure long-term, stable client placements.
- Gain international experience working with US companies.
- Enhance your English proficiency in a multicultural work environment.
- Paid training opportunities and gain experience in a new industry.
- Work with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
- Experience a healthy work/life balance.
- Earn competitive pay in USD currency.