A Remote Legal Assistant to assist a foreign attorney \& law firm with various administrative tasks. This is a remote work\-from\-home position to assist a foreign\-based law firm's operations.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and link to your introductory audio recording message in English, saved at https://vocaroo.com In your introduction, you can tell more about yourself, your educational background, professional qualifications, and recent work experience, and why you think you would be a good fit for this position. The audio recording is required for the assessment of your communication skills, and is the initial step in the hiring process. Candidates without the audio will not be considered.
Job Responsibilities may vary depending on your skills and experience. You will be assisting with various tasks, including:
ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Answer phone calls
- Assist with client intake; correspondence, scheduling client appointments, and follow\-up with clients and other parties
- Assist with research, calendaring, client's case management, document preparation from templates.
- Other tasks assigned on an as\-needed basis
- A bachelor's or an advanced degree from a University.
- Preferred candidates are licensed foreign attorneys and paralegals with experience working in a law firm.
- You will be given access to software to manage all aspects of your job. Duties are performed in a noise\-free home office, using personal computer equipment.
- Have a good working pc/laptop, dual/external monitor, and a noise\-canceling headset to ensure the quality of calls that will be made.
- A high\-speed, reliable wired Internet connection at home is a must.
- We will have a trial period to see if you are a good fit for this position. The job is full\-time with extended hours, remote work from home.
- The work schedule is on the US Central Standard Time (CST): 8 AM\- 6 PM CST, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM CST.
- Native\-like English and great communication skills
- Ability to work independently, use time efficiently, and ability to learn new material specific to our law firm and areas of practice.
- Very organized with the ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Work well under pressure and have a high level of attention to detail
- Strong client\-relationship skills as well as the ability to use judgment, tact, discretion, and keep the information confidential
- Displaying professional communication via phone and email.
- High level of experience in Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat DC (pdf)
- Detail\-oriented and a high level of accuracy in work product
Qualifications:
System Requirements:
* Work from a quiet, noise\-free home office. There must be NO noise from children, pets/dogs, other people around, etc. during working hours. We have a zero noise tolerance.
Work Schedule:
Essential Skills:
We pay competitive compensation for your local geographic area
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: From $30,000\.00 per month
Work Location: Remote