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Lift Business Resources

Legal Assistant

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  • Part Time
  • $22 - $25/hour
  • Remote
  • Richmond, VA
June 13, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level support in a remote environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. Responsibilities include case management, document preparation, legal research, and deadline tracking, all within a virtual, fast-paced legal setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review

  • Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence

  • Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines

  • Support discovery efforts, including drafting requests, managing responses, and organizing production

  • Prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trial

  • File documents with courts and agencies accurately and in a timely manner

  • Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel

  • Assist in interviewing clients and witnesses to gather case-relevant information

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant

  • Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and documentation

  • Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Proficient in legal research tools; experience with case management software a plus

Salary
  • $22 - $25/hour


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