The Role
The role involves providing administrative support to lawyers, managing client communication, preparing legal documents, and monitoring deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
Only LATAM-based candidates (bilingual in Spanish and English)
We are seeking a dedicated and proficient Virtual Legal Assistant to join our team at MyVA Support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enhance their legal experience in a dynamic and flexible environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide crucial administrative support to lawyers, enhancing office productivity.
- Manage communication with clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
- Support and attend trials when needed.
- Prepare case briefs, summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimonies.
- Conduct thorough investigations and perform statistical/documentary research.
- Identify and extract case-relevant information.
- Draft and file fundamental legal documents and correspondence.
- Efficiently manage phone calls and redirect as necessary.
- Maintain and update contact lists.
- Monitor essential deadlines and manage multiple calendars.
Please note: This role operates under a service provision contract. Therefore, individuals will be responsible for payments towards social security and any other mandatory contributions to the Colombian State.
Requirements
- Minimum English proficiency of C1 level.
- Degree in Law or completion of coursework in Law.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
- At least 1 year of experience in the litigation field.
- Experience in Commercial Law
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and the court system.
- Satisfactory knowledge of the daily operations of a legal office.
- Proficient in computer systems and case management software.
- Exceptional organizational and secretarial skills.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent writing skills in both English and Spanish.
- Proactive, initiative-driven, and a great team player.
Benefits
- 100% remote work.
- Structured work hours.
- Ample opportunities for full-time growth.
- Bonus of Productivity 50 USD (paid in local currency)
- Bonus of Reliability 25 USD (paid in local currency)
- Bonus of Consecutive Reliability 50 USD (paid on local currency)
We eagerly await your application and hope to welcome you to the MyVA Support team soon!
Skills Required
- Minimum English proficiency of C1 level
- Degree in Law or completion of coursework in Law
- At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
- At least 1 year of experience in the litigation field
- Experience in Commercial Law
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and the court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of the daily operations of a legal office
- Proficient in computer systems and case management software
- Exceptional organizational and secretarial skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure
- Excellent writing skills in both English and Spanish
- Proactive, initiative-driven, and a great team player
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The Company
What We Do
MyVA Support specializes in connecting businesses with virtual professionals from around the globe, helping them work smarter by providing skilled remote staff.
