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Legal Operations Assistant – Family Law (Remote)
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Job description
About the role
We are looking for a proactive Legal Operations Assistant to support a busy family law practice. This remote, full‑time position involves managing client intake, case administration, and legal document preparation while ensuring a smooth experience for prospective and existing clients.
Key responsibilities
- Provide status updates to clients and answer calls/texts promptly during business hours.
- Electronically file uncontested pleadings using Odyssey File & Serve.
- Draft pleadings and other legal documents from approved templates.
- Maintain lead tracking spreadsheets and reporting records.
- Follow up with post‑consultation leads to encourage client conversion.
- Send retainer agreements via Lawcus and obtain client signatures through Dropbox Sign.
- Enter and verify client, opposing party, and counsel information in Lawcus.
- Organize and update client files, pleadings, and court notices.
- Schedule consultations and manage new leads in the Lawcus CRM.
Required profile
- Minimum 1 year experience as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role.
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or a comparable field (preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records.
- High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Required skills
- Odyssey File & Serve
- Lawcus (CRM and workflow platform)
- Dropbox Sign
- Google Voice
- Spreadsheet management
What we offer
- Fully remote work with US‑based clients (EST/EDT schedule).
- Dynamic, culturally diverse environment recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a thriving legal operations team.
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