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Job Description:Join Job Duck as a Legal Assistant supporting a growing U.S.-based law firm focused on Family Law, Mediation, and Real Estate. In this role, you'll play an essential part in keeping legal matters organized, ensuring deadlines are met, and supporting attorneys through every stage of the case lifecycle. You'll work in a fully remote environment alongside an experienced legal team, contributing to meaningful client outcomes through accurate legal support, effective communication, and strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with U.S. family law experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assist with general legal and administrative tasks as assigned.Update case information within Smokeball and Lawmatics.Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments.Draft initial pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.Prepare and file legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.Provide administrative and legal support throughout the life of each case.Track important deadlines and follow up on pending legal matters.Coordinate with attorneys and team members to ensure cases progress efficiently.Organize and maintain electronic case files.Prepare real estate letters and related documentation.Assist attorneys with discovery preparation and document management.Requirements: Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CSTTime Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)Practice Areas: Family Law, Mediation, and Real Estate• Experience Required:Previous experience supporting a U.S. Family Law practice.Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.Law degree required (licensed attorney in your home country preferred).Experience preparing legal documents, discovery, and court filings.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Required Software/Tools:SmokeballLawmaticsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SheetsRequired Skills:U.S. Family Law experienceStrong legal drafting skillsDiscovery preparation experienceCourt filing knowledgeCalendar managementOrganization and time managementExcellent written and verbal English communicationAttention to detailAbility to prioritize multiple deadlinesProfessional and responsive communicationPersonable and client-focused approachEfficient work styleAbility to work independently in a remote environmentProblem-solving skillsBenefits:Competitive salary.Paid Time Off.Bonuses.100% remote/home-based position.Full-time, long-term career opportunities.Parental Leave.Professional development and training.Dedicated team support.Alignment with our clients' core values.Documentation:You will need to submit the following documents as part of your application:A copy of your resume in .DOC format.Please make sure that all documents are in English, that they do not contain your contact information (ie. email, phone number, physical location, or social media links), or any discussion of your compensation requirements.Instructions to Apply:To successfully complete your application, follow these steps:As this is an English-speaking role, kindly make sure that all your documents and application forms are filled out in English before submitting them. Thank you!Start by filling in your contact details and click "Next."Provide your educational and work history, then click "Next."Submit the following documents:Your resume in .DOC format. The resume must be in English.Agree to our terms of service and click "Next."Review your application, and when you're ready, hit "Submit."Please make sure that all your documents are in English, that they do not contain your contact information (ie. email, phone number, physical location, or social media links), or any discussion of your compensation requirements.
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