Legal Assistant | Legal & Litigation Support Specialist

Accountabilities • Communicate case updates to clients and coordinate appointments, including appointments with individuals in custody.

• Process and follow up on tasks assigned by attorneys after court appearances.

• Monitor, process, and follow up on court notices using Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive.

• Manage court calendars and schedule court settings, ensuring all dates, hearings, and deadlines are accurately recorded.

• Request, collect, organize, and maintain discovery materials for assigned cases.

• Prepare routine legal documents, including motions, entries of appearance, and client letters, using established templates.

• Review, organize, clear, and file case-related emails and legal documents in Clio Manage.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic case files and documentation.

• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and attorneys by phone and email.

• Handle sensitive client interactions with patience, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Complete assigned administrative and legal support tasks accurately and within established deadlines.

• Protect confidential and privileged information at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.

• Litigation or criminal defense experience is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with court procedures, legal documentation, and case management processes.

• Experience with Clio Manage is an advantage, with willingness to learn the platform if needed.

• Familiarity with Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively by phone with clients and court personnel.

• Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage.

• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong follow-through.

• Independent thinking, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving abilities.

• Reliability, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership over work quality and accuracy.

• Patience and emotional resilience when handling challenging or difficult callers.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Openness to feedback, willingness to learn from mistakes, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear and effective communication with attorneys and team members.

• Professionalism and discretion when working with confidential and privileged legal information.

• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement and successfully complete a criminal background check.

Working schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Standard Time (Missouri time).

• Availability to work consistently within the specified time zone is required.

Benefits

• Monthly compensation of USD 1,527.

• Fully remote work arrangement from Brazil.

• Opportunity to gain experience supporting US-based litigation and criminal defense matters.

• Exposure to legal case management tools and court systems, including Clio Manage, Missouri Case.net, and CourtDrive.

• Opportunity to strengthen legal administration, case coordination, and client communication skills.