Court Filing Legal Assistant

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A COURT FILING LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Role Overview

Join Job Duck as a Court Filing Legal Assistant and play a vital role in supporting attorneys through efficient case management, court filing coordination, and legal administrative support. In this position, you will help ensure matters move forward smoothly by managing deadlines, organizing legal documents, and maintaining accurate case records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and confident in managing multiple priorities while working in a fast-paced legal environment. You will serve as a key point of coordination between attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals, making strong communication and attention to detail essential. This role is perfect for a dependable professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work and contributing to the success of a growing law practice.

Schedule:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Calendaring court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and attorney schedules
• Preparing and e-filing pleadings, motions, and court documents
• Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding tasks and filings
• Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
• Verifying billable and non-billable activities as needed
• Supporting multiple attorneys with legal and administrative tasks
• Drafting, revising, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Reviewing, organizing, and maintaining discovery materials and case documents
• Opening new matters and maintaining organized case files
• Managing matters and case information in Clio Manage
• Providing general administrative and client support as needed
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and Judicial Assistants
• Assisting with billing support and time entry

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3 years handling U.S. law firm court filings and supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment; Florida e-Filing experience preferred.
• E-filing pleadings, motions, and court documents; discovery support; document management; legal drafting, proofreading, and formatting; billing and time entry preferred.
• Strong organization, prioritization, deadline management, adaptability, independent work, and ability to manage legal assistant, calendaring, case management, administrative, and client support responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and Judicial Assistants.
• Software & Tools: Clio Manage, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Florida e-Filing Portal, and DocuSign.
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What’s In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from 1150 USD to 1220 USD
• Paid time off.
• 100% Remote, Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

Ready to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions!

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.