Legal Assistant

Title: Virtual Legal Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

• Miami, Florida, United States

• New York City, New York, United States

• Houston, Texas, United States

• Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Portland, Oregon, United States

• Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• San Jose, California, United States

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Dallas, Texas, United States

• Sacramento, California, United States

• Seattle, Washington, United States

• Oakland, California, United States

• Tampa, Florida, United States

• Reno, Nevada, United States

• Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Orlando, Florida, United States

• Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Fort Myers, Florida, United States

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

• Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States

• Remote

Job Description:

Equivity is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) to support attorneys and paralegals with high-level administrative and operational tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the organizational backbone of a legal practice, thrives in a remote environment, and values building long-term working relationships with attorneys and clients. 

This is a part-time position with the opportunity to transition to full-time as client needs and workload grow. 

What You Might Do 

• Provide administrative, logistical, and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals. 

• Serve as a point of contact for client communications, including calls, emails, and follow-ups. 

• Manage and triage email inboxes to ensure timely responses and proper routing. 

• Coordinate service of process, including arranging, confirming, and tracking service. 

• Handle calendaring and deadline entry at the direction of attorneys or paralegals. 

• Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client consultations. 

• Arrange logistics for depositions, mediations, and hearings, including court reporters, videographers, Zoom links, conference rooms, and confirmations. 

• Assist with dictation by transcribing attorney notes or recorded instructions. 

• Maintain CRM systems and client files, including organizing, uploading, and updating records. 

• Prepare basic documents such as cover letters, transmittal letters, signature pages, envelopes, and labels. 

• Create case summaries from notes, transcripts, or documents. 

• Perform basic document formatting and cleanup (Word and Excel), including template preparation, spacing, grammar review, and signature coordination. 

• Order supplies and assist with general administrative errands for the practice. 

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree  

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal administrative, legal assistant, or litigation support role. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a remote environment. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and common legal technology platforms. 

• Professional, proactive, and dependable. 

• Familiarity with Clio, MyCase, or other popular legal CRMs. 

• Reliable home office setup with high-speed internet. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

Equivity was founded by an attorney and is built specifically to support legal professionals. Our teams are led by people who understand how law firms operate and what attorneys need to stay focused on practicing law. 

We prioritize long-term client relationships, clear expectations, and consistent support. As client needs evolve, we work to provide stability and growth opportunities for our team members, including the potential to expand hours and responsibilities over time. 

You’ll be part of a collaborative, remote team that values communication, accountability, and mutual support. We believe flexibility and professionalism can coexist — and that great support staff make a meaningful difference in legal practices. 

Benefits 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for eligible employees) 

• Paid sick time, employee discounts, and expense reimbursements 

• Quarterly performance bonuses 

• Professional support and opportunities for growth 

About Equivity 

Equivity provides virtual paralegal, legal administrative, and operational support services to attorneys and law firms nationwide. Our team works remotely while staying closely connected through collaboration and shared standards. 

Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.