Remote Legal Assistant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a highly organized legal professional with a passion for accuracy? Our client, a well-established national law firm with offices throughout the U.S., is adding a Legal Assistant to its team. This key position is responsible for overseeing calendaring and deadline management across multiple courts and jurisdictions using advanced legal technology.
This is a direct hire, full-time, remote opportunity available to candidates who reside in Kentucky. In addition to managing complex calendaring functions, this role provides leadership and day-to-day support for a small team. Compensation ranges from $70,000-$85,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Manage the setup and ongoing maintenance of client files, case matters, and related records within the system.
• Calculate, enter, and maintain litigation deadlines, hearings, and other case events using rules-based calendaring software while ensuring accuracy across time zones.
• Prepare and circulate customized calendar and deadline reports for attorneys and legal staff.
• Stay informed of changes to court rules and procedural requirements and implement updates as needed.
• Partner with internal training staff to update workflow documentation, reference materials, and procedural resources.
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Highlighted Qualifications:

• Kentucky residency is required.
• Previous experience with legal support and calendaring.
• Strong background managing complex litigation calendars with exceptional attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of court filing deadlines, procedural rules, and multi-jurisdictional litigation practices.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while exercising sound judgment and working independently.
• Comfortable working with legal technology, automated calendaring systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal professionals in multiple offices.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer and a third party recruiting firm specializing in the legal positions and the legal community. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.