V105 - Legal Assistant

Role Summary

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!

At Job Duck , we are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through every stage of case development. In this role, you will analyze records, assist with discovery, coordinate case-related communications, and help keep legal matters organized and moving forward. The ideal candidate is professional, proactive, and comfortable handling sensitive conversations with empathy while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. If you are a strong communicator with excellent critical thinking skills and a passion for legal support, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to contribute to successful case outcomes and become a valued member of a collaborative team.

Compensation Range: 1,150 to 1,220 USD/month

Languages

English

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Prepare chronologies, summaries, and reports to support case development.
• Draft discovery requests and assist with discovery responses.
• Conduct investigations related to claims, defenses, and damages.
• Conduct legal research and locate court rules, statutes, and regulations.
• Prepare subpoena packages and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to obtain information and documentation.
• Organize, review, categorize, and maintain document productions.
• Monitor case progress and maintain litigation plans.
• Manage discovery databases and document collections.
• Review and analyze medical, employment, business, construction, and other case-related records.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure efficient workflow and case progress.

Requirements

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Empathy and professionalism when communicating with clients and witnesses
• Litigation support experience
• Discovery management knowledge

Document review and organization skills

• Long-term commitment and reliability

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)