Job Title:Virtual Paralegal & Administrative Assistant

Location:Remote (LATAM/South Africa). Need excellent English,Portuguese is a big plus

Employment Type:Full-time Independent Contractor (40 hours/week)

Salary Range:$1,500 - $2,000 per month

Time Zone:Eastern Time (ET)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Paralegal & Administrative Assistant to support a solo practitioner lawyer based in Orlando, Florida. This role is ideal for an experienced legal assistant with strong organizational skills, excellent English proficiency, and a keen eye for detail. The candidate will play a crucial role in streamlining legal operations, managing contracts, and optimizing administrative workflows.

Key Responsibilities
* Legal Administrative Support:Assist with document drafting, proofreading, and contract management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Legal Administrative Support:Assist with document drafting, proofreading, and contract management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Billing & Time Tracking:Enter billable hours into Clio and Bill4Time accurately and efficiently.
Billing & Time Tracking:Enter billable hours into Clio and Bill4Time accurately and efficiently.
* Client & Case Management:Organize and retrieve client meeting notes, maintain systematic records, and track case progress.
Client & Case Management:Organize and retrieve client meeting notes, maintain systematic records, and track case progress.
* Task Prioritization & Scheduling:Manage daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure the lawyer stays on top of deadlines.
Task Prioritization & Scheduling:Manage daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure the lawyer stays on top of deadlines.
* Document & Version Control:Maintain an organized system for contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper version tracking.
Document & Version Control:Maintain an organized system for contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper version tracking.
* Communication & Coordination:Liaise with clients, legal contacts, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Communication & Coordination:Liaise with clients, legal contacts, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
* Software Utilization:Work proficiently with Clio, Bill4Time, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office to execute daily tasks efficiently.
Software Utilization:Work proficiently with Clio, Bill4Time, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office to execute daily tasks efficiently.

Requirements
* Experience:1-3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
Experience:1-3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
* English Proficiency:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread legal documents accurately.
English Proficiency:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread legal documents accurately.
* Technical Skills:Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and legal practice management software (Clio, Bill4Time preferred).
Technical Skills:Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and legal practice management software (Clio, Bill4Time preferred).
* Typing Speed:Minimum 50 words per minute.
Typing Speed:Minimum 50 words per minute.
* Time Zone Availability:Able to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Time Zone Availability:Able to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
* Bonus Skills:Trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus but not mandatory.
Bonus Skills:Trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus but not mandatory.