Legal Assistant
South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal
Legal Assistant – Work Remotely with Top U.S. Law Firms About Staff Scout
Staff Scout connects the best offshore legal talent with top-performing U.S. law firms. We’re not just another staffing company—we’re a fast-growing partner to elite legal teams across the U.S. If you’re an experienced legal assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced, high-performing remote environment, this is your chance to support prestigious firms from the comfort of your home—and build a long‑term career doing what you love.
The RoleAs a Legal Assistant at Staff Scout, you’ll be a behind-the-scenes powerhouse—drafting documents, managing legal workflows, and keeping cases moving forward. You’ll work directly with attorneys and legal teams who rely on your precision, speed, and professionalism. If you’re organized, proactive, and passionate about legal support, you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do- Draft and review legal documents like pleadings, motions, letters, and contracts
- Organize case files and manage deadlines, calendars, and task lists
- Conduct legal research and compile case data for attorneys
- Communicate with clients, courts, and legal professionals as needed
- Prepare exhibits, affidavits, and materials for depositions or hearings
- Provide general administrative support to keep everything running smoothly
- Proven experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
- Familiarity with U.S. legal terms, documents, and workflows preferred
- Excellent written and spoken English communication
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Tech-savy with legal software, research tools, and case management platforms
- A self-starter who thrives in remote work environments
- Paralegal certification is a plus, but not required
- Competitive compensation
- Lots of paid time off
- Health & wellness stipend
- Free training to get you started strong
- Long-term work with top U.S. law firms
- Remote work with real career growth
- A supportive team culture that values your success
- Great culture with lots of fun events
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