About Us: We are a rapidly growing U.S. based real estate law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. We are looking to expand our team by hiring a dedicated, international Remote Legal Assistant. This is a ground-floor opportunity with significant room for career growth as our firm continues to scale. You will work directly alongside our lead attorney in a highly collaborative but independent remote environment.
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. You will play a crucial role in our day-to-day operations, handling everything from drafting legal documents and managing cases to communicating with clients and executing court filings. We will provide comprehensive training on our firm’s procedures and U.S. real estate law. Once trained, you will manage your workflow independently, checking in during required weekly case review meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Drafting & Proofreading: Draft, review, format, and meticulously proofread legal documents, contracts, and correspondence related to real estate law.
- Court Filings: Prepare and submit court filings accurately and within strict deadlines.
- Case Management: Maintain organized digital case files, track important deadlines, and ensure all matters progress efficiently.
- Client Communication: Act as a professional, front-line point of contact for clients via email and phone—providing case updates, answering inquiries, and requesting documentation.
- Legal Research: Conduct basic legal and property research as directed by the attorney.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. An LLB (Bachelor of Laws) is highly preferred.
- Experience: * Prior experience working in a law firm environment is required.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with legal drafting and court filings is required.
- Language: Absolute proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory. You must be able to write flawless legal correspondence and speak comfortably with U.S.-based clients.
- Technology: Extremely tech-savvy and comfortable learning new computer software, document management systems, and communication tools quickly.
- Work Style: A quick-learning self-starter who can take initiative, work independently, and manage time effectively without micromanagement.
What We Offer:
- 100% Remote Work: Work from the comfort of your home.
- Equipment Provided: A company laptop will be provided for your work.
- Comprehensive Training: We will train you on everything you need to know to succeed in this role.
- Career Growth: This position is designed to grow into a much larger role as the firm expands.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote