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Legal Assistant

UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025

About the role

This is a remote position.

Job Highlights

Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with 1-hour unpaid break, 40 hours per week
Client time zone: Sydney, Australia

Job Description
Become an integral part of a thriving legal team by taking on the role of an Administrative Assistant. In this pivotal position, you will provide invaluable support to attorneys and legal staff, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client service. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.
Responsibilities

Meticulously proofread, edit, and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards
Efficiently manage data entry and maintain accurate client intake forms, ensuring seamless client onboarding
Facilitate effective communication by sending timely emails to clients and industry colleagues
Streamline operations by ordering necessary searches or documents from government bodies
Provide exceptional client service by handling phone calls and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy
Demonstrate strong typing and formatting skills, transforming Word files into polished PDFs
Leverage your expertise in social media and website content preparation to support the firm’s online presence (if experienced)

Requirements

With proven experience and familiarity with legal terminology and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to industry knowledge
With experience in LEAP CRM or similar software.
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, enabling clear and concise interactions
Unwavering attention to detail and superior proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy in all tasks
Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to enhance productivity
Experience in customer service or client-facing roles, showcasing a service-oriented mindset
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Having a computer with good specifications (able to handle multiple applications efficiently, large legal documents, and PDF conversions)

Benefits

Independent Contractor Perks:

Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Steady freelance job

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

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