Legal Assistant

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys. The role focuses on legal documentation, court filings, calendar coordination, and client communication in a fully remote setting.

Role Snapshot

• Legal documentation drafting & proofreading
• Electronic court filing & deadline tracking
• Digital case‑file organization
• Attorney calendar & meeting coordination
• Client communication & updates
• Preliminary legal research support

Must-Have Requirements

• Legal support or assistant experience (2+ years)
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
• Experience with legal case‑management systems (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther)
• Document formatting, proofreading, and typing accuracy
• Confidential information handling
• Calendar and deadline management
• legal support
• administrative assistance

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience with state and federal e‑filing systems
• Familiarity with legal billing tools (Clio Manage, Timeslips, Bill4Time)
• Basic legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or government databases
• e‑filing systems
• litigation exposure
• legal billing tools
• legal research

Work Setup

• Location: Pakistan
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: Pakistan
• Timezone: U.S. client business hours
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Shift: U.S. client business hours

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown
• Background check: Background verification

Application Requirements

• Assessment mentioned

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period

What You'll Likely Work On

• Draft and proofread routine legal correspondence, pleadings, and contracts
• Prepare and submit electronic filings to state and federal courts
• Track court deadlines and maintain filing calendars to avoid missed dates
• Organize and maintain audit‑ready digital case files in a legal management system
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings
• Communicate updates and document requests to clients professionally and promptly
• Conduct preliminary legal research and summarize findings for attorney review
• Track billable hours, assist with invoicing, and support legal billing processes

Good Fit If You Have

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive problem‑solver who anticipates needs
• Excellent written English and professional communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment