Part-Time Legal Assistant (experience in civil litigation, consumer protection,

About this role

• Independently manage and monitor an assigned caseload with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Track case progress, upcoming deadlines, required actions, and outstanding documentation.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files.

• Prioritize tasks based on urgency, statutory requirements, and case-specific deadlines.

• Identify delays, missing information, and potential issues that may affect case progress.

• Monitor and calendar statutory deadlines, filing dates, response deadlines, and other critical case milestones.

• Assist with civil litigation procedures and ensure required documents and follow-up actions are completed on time.

• Prepare, organize, review, and maintain legal documents and case-related correspondence.

• Follow established procedures for tracking deadlines and escalating urgent matters.

• Proactively flag potential deadline risks, procedural concerns, and issues requiring attorney attention.

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and next steps.

• Follow up on outstanding information, documents, and client requirements.

• Maintain clear and timely communication while ensuring client records accurately reflect relevant interactions.

• Recognize sensitive or substantive legal questions and refer them to the attorney when appropriate.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, correspondence, evidence, supporting documents, and other case materials as assigned.

• Ensure documents are properly labeled, filed, and accessible within the firm's case management system.

• Maintain accurate case notes, task records, and deadline calendars.

• Protect confidential client information and handle sensitive legal documents appropriately.

• Keep the attorney informed of significant case developments, upcoming deadlines, and issues requiring a decision.

• Provide concise updates on caseload status, pending tasks, and potential risks.

• Exercise independent judgment in managing routine administrative and procedural matters within established guidelines.

• Escalate substantive legal questions, strategic decisions, unusual circumstances, and urgent issues promptly.

Hard Requirements:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a comparable legal support role.

• Experience in civil litigation, consumer protection, lemon law, statutory claims, or another deadline-driven legal practice area.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision.

• Strong understanding of statutory deadlines, legal calendaring, and civil litigation procedures.

• Excellent client communication, follow-up, and document management skills.

• Proficiency with legal case management software; experience with Clio Manage is strongly preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization.

• Ability to identify potential issues, anticipate upcoming requirements, and communicate concerns proactively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Schedule:

HOURS/WEEK:

• 20 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

• 9AM - 1PM Eastern Standard Time Zone

Offer and Benefits:

OFFER:

• Weeks 1–6: $5 USD/hour

• Weeks 7-12: $6 USD/hour

• Weeks 13 onwards: $7 USD/hour

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