Job Description:

You’ll join a fast-paced legal environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail directly impact client satisfaction and case outcomes. Starting with essential back-office operations, you’ll quickly become integral to managing the firm’s high-volume workflow while building toward advanced paralegal responsibilities. This role offers immediate impact and clear growth into substantive legal work, including pleading preparation and court communications.

Client Overview:

A dynamic real estate and estate planning law firm handling high-volume litigation and comprehensive estate services. The firm operates with an established team of legal professionals and maintains demanding client communication standards that require immediate case updates and seamless document management across multiple systems.

Schedule:

• Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (US Eastern Time, 40 hours per week)
• Some flexibility is possible.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations

Responsibilities:

• Manage high-volume email communications, processing 300+ daily messages from legal filings and pleadings
• Coordinate comprehensive calendar management and scheduling across multiple stakeholders
• Execute file management and organization for active litigation and estate planning cases
• Upload and download documents between firm systems and various client platforms
• Ensure immediate client updates on case developments and filing status
• Monitor and process incoming pleadings and legal documents from multiple parties
• Coordinate communication flow between attorneys, clients, and court personnel
• Growth opportunity: File pleadings and legal documents with courts
• Growth opportunity: Draft legal pleadings and correspondence
• Growth opportunity: Communicate directly with judges and court staff

Requirements:

• Legal background or paralegal experience (specific practice area not required)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Bonus if you have familiarity with legal documents and court procedures
• It helps if you have experience with document management systems
• Reliable internet connection for remote work

Why Join This Team?

• Clear growth path from administrative support to advanced paralegal responsibilities
• Work within an established team of experienced legal professionals
• Immediate start with meaningful impact on firm operations
• Flexible schedule arrangements based on performance and availability
• Remote work arrangement with comprehensive support systems
• Opportunity for professional development in specialized legal practice areas

Side Note:

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are determined by your performance throughout the application process.

Reminder:

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions that fulfill all requirements will receive priority review.

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