Bilingual Legal Assistant (Remote)

About the role

Job Duck is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant to join a US‑based legal team remotely. You will act as the primary liaison for clients, providing empathetic support while ensuring accurate communication with attorneys. This role blends client interaction, legal drafting, research, and administrative duties to help prepare cases and improve firm efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Draft motions, pleadings, and other case‑related documents.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Handle the full case support cycle: client intake, information gathering, drafting, and follow‑up.
• Guide clients through sensitive processes and act as the main point of contact between clients and the legal team.
• Organize client‑provided information for case preparation.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to case management.
• Assist attorneys by taking ownership of delegated tasks.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls, often involving emotionally charged situations.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Legal background or law degree from your home country.
• Previous legal or government work preferred.
• Professional maturity, long‑term remote work motivation, and a coachable, team‑oriented attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and another language.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to stay composed in high‑stakes situations.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and adaptable to blended tasks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time remote schedule: Monday‑Friday, 9 AM‑6 PM EST.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact daily.
• Supportive, culturally diverse work environment with Great Place to Work certification for four years.