V105- Tenant Law- Legal Assistant

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022! Job Description: 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. • Monthly compensation range: 1150 USD to 1220 USD Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain accurate records within firm systems and databases Schedule mediations and coordinate related logistics Support daily legal and administrative operations to promote efficiency and accuracy Ensure case files remain organized, complete, and easily accessible Draft discovery responses and legal correspondence as assigned Provide clients with updates regarding the status of their cases Download, organize, and maintain documents in the appropriate digital folders Calendar deadlines and monitor critical case dates Support attorneys with case preparation and ongoing case management Prepare and manage legal filings and supporting documentation Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents Conduct legal and case-related research Requirements: •Working Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST • Industry: Tenant Law •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 Required Skills: •Legal document preparation •Legal research •Case preparation support •Discovery drafting •Deadline management •Calendaring and scheduling •Client communication •Professional written communication •Professional verbal communication •Document and file organization •Detail-oriented mindset •Strong organizational skills •Proactive work ethic •Reliability and accountability •Tech-savvy approach •Client-centered service approach •Problem-solving skills Work Shift: Languages: English, Spanish Ready to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions! Our application process involves multiple stages, and submitting your application is just the first step. Every candidate must successfully pass each stage to move forward in the process. Please keep an eye on your email and WhatsApp for the next steps. A recruiter will be assigned to guide you through the application process. Be sure to check your spam folder as well.