A legal assistant supports law firms with intake, document prep, and case organization—keeping matters moving without adding local overhead.
What is a Legal Assistant?
A legal assistant supports law firms with intake, document prep, and case organization—keeping matters moving without adding local overhead. We help service-company owners hire remote Legal Assistant talent you can mold to your SOPs—with structured screening and transparent hourly pricing starting around $9/hour.
Key responsibilities
Client intake
Document drafting support
Filing coordination
Calendar management
Case file organization
Skills and tools
Legal terminology
Document management
Confidentiality
Attention to detail
Common specializations
Litigation Assistant from $10/hrDiscovery support and case file management.
Corporate Legal Assistant from $10/hrContract prep and corporate filing support.
Our pricing model is based on your job description, hiring requirements, work type (part-time or full-time), and each candidate’s unique work history and skill set. Our fees are built into your hourly rate—no additional cost.
01
Discovery & role briefing
Share your job description, tools, schedule, and communication standards so we can scope the right fit.
02
Sourcing & assessment
We identify candidates, score communication quality, and validate role-specific skills before you interview.
03
Shortlist & interviews
Review comparable profiles, interview your top picks, and select the contractor who fits your workflow.
04
Onboarding & admin setup
We support onboarding, access provisioning checklists, and process handoff so day one is productive.
05
Ongoing support
Virtual staff work 20 to 40 hours dedicated per week, ongoing—with continuity planning and replacement options when needed.
Starting client rates for a Legal Assistant typically begin around $9/hour and vary by experience, specialization, and scope. Use our pricing calculator for a tailored estimate.
Is a Legal Assistant an employee or contractor?
Our model connects you with independent contractors. Your team provides daily direction, SOPs, and performance standards.
How quickly can we hire a Legal Assistant?
Most roles move from discovery to shortlist within one to two weeks, depending on specialization and schedule requirements.
