Organization: Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Reports to: Team Lead - Deadlines

Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor  

Location: Remote

About Us

At Alonso & Alonso, we provide personalized attention and services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We achieve this through client education, consistent updates, thorough assessment of each case, and customized legal strategies based on each client's circumstances.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and manage all case deadlines using case management software (e.g., Litify, Clio, MyCase).

• Maintain up-to-date legal calendars for attorneys, including court dates, filing deadlines, and internal review checkpoints.

• Coordinate with legal staff to ensure timely preparation and submission of case materials.

• Track court, agency, or jurisdictional updates that may affect filing deadlines.

• Generate reminders, alerts, and deadline reports for attorneys and legal teams.

• Communicate with clients, courts, or government agencies regarding scheduling or deadline issues when required.

• Assist in drafting and formatting legal documents under attorney supervision.

• Support with administrative tasks such as data entry, file maintenance, and document scanning.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or administrative support in a law firm.

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and processes.

• Experience with legal case management or calendaring software.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in immigration, family law, or litigation practices.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Familiarity with court systems and administrative procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Computer: Intel i5 (8th Gen+) or AMD Ryzen 5 (3000+), or Mac M1+. Min. 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.

• OS: Windows 11 or macOS.

• Monitors: Two screens required.

• Headset: USB wired or wireless.

• Internet: Wired connection, at least 20 Mbps.

Key Performance Indicators

• Deadline-oriented and proactive

• Strong multitasking abilities

• Team collaboration and support

• Confidentiality and discretion

• Initiative and accountability

Work Environment

• Full-Time Contractor

• Remote work

• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a fast-paced startup dynamic.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Rate: $7; 40 hours per week.

• Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off

• Mental Health Days

• Office Holidays

Application Process

You may apply to our career page: https://alonsoandalonsolaw.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/Alonso

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Must handle typing and data entry tasks efficiently.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso attorneys at law is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.