Legal Assistant

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About the job:
Role: Legal Assistant
Work schedule: Full Time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Salary Range: up to US $1,500 per month (Dependent on your skills and experience)

About the Role:

The Legal Assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations across various business functions, including executive support, legal assistance, project management, and sales operations. This dynamic position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Manage the executive’s calendar, including scheduling meetings (minimal), appointments, and travel arrangements. Handle email correspondence and prioritize tasks.
• ad-hoc executive admin support
• building up the SOPs/internal Wiki / Repository
• Documentation for Exec and Team (Client-Work)
• Legal Assistance: Conduct legal research, draft and proofread documents (e.g., NDAs, contracts), and coordinate with internal/external legal counsel.
• Paralegal Duties: Maintain and organize legal files, assist with case management, and monitor deadlines for filings.
• Project Management: Track project timelines, organize tasks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Sales Support: Follow up with leads, assist with client communications, and manage back-end sales tasks.
• Operational Support: Assist with event and meeting coordination, perform market research, and manage administrative tasks.

Immediate tasks anticipated for the candidate to fully own on week 1:

• Orientation and introduction to the executive's daily schedule and communication preferences.
• Begin managing calendar and scheduling tasks.
• Review existing legal documents and familiarize with contract management systems.
• Assist with organizing and updating ongoing case files.
• Coordinate follow-up communications with leads and clients.

Requirements

• Paralegal or legal support experience (non-negotiable), with a background in project management or business operations.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Trello/Asana for project management, DocuSign for digital document handling and Slack for communication
• Familiarity with legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis); client-facing experience
• Tech-savvy, preferably with experience in tech or startup environments, and familiar with AI-driven tools.
• Accent-neutral with strong communication skills, able to interact effectively across business units and with clients.

Benefits

• Fully remote forever–work from anywhere!
• Competitive net salary with opportunity to be paid above median market rate.
• Invaluable access to a network of global industry leaders, paving the way for rapid career growth.
• Mentorship opportunities
• Access to learning and development resources for continuous growth and improvement