Tenant Law- Legal Assistant

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A TENANT LAW- LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Role Overview

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support a busy tenant law practice dedicated to empowering clients through strong advocacy and access to justice. In this role, you will play a vital part in case preparation, document management, client communication, and deadline tracking, helping ensure cases move forward efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent writing skills who enjoys working in a fast paced legal environment and takes ownership of their responsibilities. Success in this position requires reliability, attention to detail, comfort with technology, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service while supporting meaningful legal work. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about helping people navigate legal matters with confidence, this opportunity could be an excellent fit.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [PST][PDT] (United States of America)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Maintaining accurate records within firm systems and databases
• Scheduling mediations and coordinating related logistics
• Supporting daily legal and administrative operations to promote efficiency and accuracy
• Maintaining organized, complete, and accessible case files
• Drafting discovery responses and legal correspondence as assigned
• Providing clients with updates regarding case status
• Downloading, organizing, and maintaining documents in appropriate digital folders
• Calendaring deadlines and monitoring critical case dates
• Supporting attorneys with case preparation and ongoing case management
• Preparing and managing legal filings and supporting documentation
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents
• Conducting legal and case-related research

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-3 years of experience supporting attorneys, legal professionals, or law firms preferred
• Experience with legal document preparation, legal research, and case management support preferred
• Basic understanding of California legal procedures is a strong plus
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote environment
• Comfortable using AI tools or willing to learn and incorporate AI into daily workflows
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while managing deadlines effectively
• Software and Tools Required: LawCus, Airtable, Dropbox, Google Workspace, Quo
• 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 1,150 USD to 1,220 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.