Virtual Legal Assistant/Paralegal Independent Contractor

*Key Qualifications for our Independent Virtual Assistant Contractor Position:* * *Remote work experience preferred.
* * *Available Monday-Friday during normal business hours* * *In-home office setup including Mac or PC Computer (and webcam) with a fast and reliable internet connection in a designated quiet space.
​* *About the Position:* This is an Independent Contractor position and is 100% remote.
You will perform a variety of duties to support lawyers including drafting documents, e-filing, conducting legal research, and maintaining and organizing files.
You will also work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
Additional tasks may include coordinating appointments, including all necessary correspondence and logistics.
You will work in multiple software applications throughout the day, supporting our clients.
You will not be working in an office - our clients are made up of various practices nationwide.
Our company HQ is located in Texas, but this contract position is a 100% remote work-from-home position so you can be located anywhere in the US.
Everything is computer and phone-based.
*QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS* *For Legal Assistants:* Minimum 2 years legal office experience *For Paralegals:* Certification or minimum 5 years served with a Paralegal title in legal firms.
* High level of professionalism * Computer savvy / understand technology (very important!) * Value and respect confidentiality * Ability to review and respond to subpoenas * Keen attention to detail and accuracy * Good organization and planning skills * Ability to work with limited supervision after assignment of tasks * Ability to multi-task and set priorities to meet assigned deadlines * Strong verbal and written communication skills; Correspondence with counsel, court and clients * Ability to manage time effectively * Respond to emails and calls in a timely fashion * Balance team and individual responsibilities; work as part of a best-in-class legal department _\* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!_ _\* Litigation experience is a plus!_ _\* Accounting and Billing experience is another plus!_ _\* Availability to answer phones/incoming calls for law firms is a huge plus!_ *\*\* If this sounds like a good and flexible fit for you, please visit our website to learn more and fill out our online application: https://www.
virtualgalfriday.
com/join-our-team.
html* Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Work from home Schedule: * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Experience: * Legal: 2 years (Required) Work Location: Remote