Legal Assistant – Remote, Competitive USD Salary

About the role

Veta Virtual is seeking a detail‑driven Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast‑paced, fully remote law‑firm environment. You will keep cases organized, meet deadlines, and ensure attorneys have the support they need to deliver excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case files according to firm and court standards.
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing status updates and gathering necessary information.
• Manage case calendars, tracking deadlines, filing dates, hearings, and follow‑up tasks.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third parties to gather information and move cases forward.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client and case files within the firm’s case‑management system.
• Draft routine correspondence and assist attorneys with case preparation, filings, and administrative tasks.
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries, routing matters appropriately and informing attorneys of priority items.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law‑firm setting.
• Currently based in Latin America (LATAM) or Europe.
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• Experience with legal case‑management software such as Clio, Filevine, MyCase, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with e‑filing systems and litigation support processes (preferred).

What we offer

• Competitive salary paid in USD on a monthly basis.
• 10 paid vacation days per year plus all U.S. federal holidays.
• 100 % remote work from anywhere in LATAM or Europe with a professional home setup.
• A stable, organized legal environment where reliability and attention to detail directly support firm success.