LEGAL SUPPORT

  • Ghana/Rwanda
  • Permenant
  • TBC
  • Permenant
  • Urgent

Seamless Legal Support: Meet our Legal Assistants, your legal allies. Proficient in drafting documents, case research, and client communication, they aid legal endeavours. With meticulous organisation, they manage files and offer administrative support. From court filings to ethical compliance, they ensure airtight legal operations. Remoteli's experts harness legal software, databases, and tools, reinforcing your legal endeavours with precision and professionalism.

Legal Document Preparation: Assist in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and court filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal guidelines.

Case Research: Conduct legal research using online databases, case law, statutes, and regulations to provide relevant information for ongoing cases.

Client Communication: Maintain communication with clients, schedule appointments, and update them on case progress, adhering to professional confidentiality.

Document Management: Organise and maintain case files, documents, and correspondence, ensuring easy retrieval and access when needed.

Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to lawyers, including managing schedules, arranging meetings, and handling correspondence.

Court Filings: Assist in preparing and filing legal documents with courts, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and procedural requirements.

Legal Database Management: Utilise legal database systems to organise and search for case-related information, precedents, and legal resources.

Billing and Invoicing: Assist in preparing billing statements, tracking hours worked, and managing invoices for clients.

Client Intake: Collect and organise client information during initial consultations, helping lawyers evaluate case viability and strategy.

Deposition and Trial Support: Prepare and organise documents, exhibits, and materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, ensuring smooth proceedings.

Conflict Checking: Conduct conflict-of-interest searches to ensure there are no conflicts when taking on new clients or cases.

Legal Correspondence: Draft and proofread legal correspondence, including letters, memos, and emails, maintaining professional communication.

Legal Software: Proficiency in legal software such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or Clio for research, case management, and document preparation.

Discovery Assistance: Help in managing the discovery process by organising and reviewing documents, and coordinating with opposing parties.

Legal Ethics Compliance: Ensure compliance with ethical rules and confidentiality obligations in all interactions and tasks.

Document Management Software: Proficiency in document management systems like Microsoft SharePoint, NetDocuments, or iManage for organising, storing, and retrieving legal documents.

Legal Research Databases: Skill in using legal research databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law to conduct comprehensive legal research.

Case Management Software: Familiarity with case management tools like Clio, PracticePanther, or MyCase for tracking case details, deadlines, and client communications.

Electronic Filing Systems: Knowledge of electronic filing systems used in courts, such as PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), for submitting and accessing legal documents.

Billing and Timekeeping Software: Proficiency in legal billing and timekeeping software like QuickBooks Legal, Tabs3, or TimeSolv for tracking billable hours and managing client billing.

Legal Calendaring Tools: Skill in legal calendaring tools like LawToolBox or AbacusNext for managing court dates, deadlines, and appointments.

Legal Practice Management Software: Familiarity with legal practice management systems that integrate various legal tasks, such as MyCase, Zola Suite, or Rocket Matter.

Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for drafting legal documents, managing spreadsheets, and email communication.

Communication Tools: Knowledge of communication tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Zoom for efficient communication with colleagues, clients, and legal teams.

Legal Forms Software: Skill in using legal forms software like HotDocs or LegalZoom for generating legal documents based on templates.

E-filing Platforms: Understanding of e-filing platforms specific to the jurisdiction, enabling the submission of legal documents electronically to courts.

Secure Document Sharing Tools: Familiarity with secure file-sharing tools like Dropbox, OneDrive, or ShareFile for collaborating on documents with clients and colleagues.

Legal Research Tools: Knowledge of legal research tools beyond traditional databases, such as Fastcase, Google Scholar, or Casemaker.

Digital Signature Tools: Proficiency in digital signature platforms like DocuSign or Adobe Sign for electronically signing and authenticating legal documents.

Collaboration and Note-taking Tools: Skill in tools like Evernote, OneNote, or Google Workspace for collaborative note-taking and information organisation.