Virtual Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Equivity is looking for a detail-oriented Virtual Legal Assistant to manage electronic court filing operations for our attorney clients. If you thrive in a structured, high-volume environment and take pride in precision and deadline discipline, this role is built for you.

State court e-filing experience is mandatory. Applicants without direct experience submitting filings through a state court’s electronic filing system will not be considered.

This is a live, scheduled position — candidates must be available to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and submit electronic court filings according to established procedures
• Monitor filing status and confirm successful submissions
• Correct and resubmit rejected filings promptly
• Track court deadlines to ensure timely completion of all filings
• Maintain organized records of filing confirmations and related documentation
• Communicate filing updates and issues clearly with internal team members
• Learn and follow client-specific filing procedures and court requirements

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support role
• 1+ year of hands-on e-filing experience in state courts
• Strongly preferred: e-filing experience across two or more state or federal jurisdictions
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage high-volume work while meeting strict deadlines
• Comfort following standardized workflows and established processes
• Quick learner, adaptable to new court portals, filing platforms, and legal software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting

What You'll Need

• A personally owned Windows or Mac computer (equipment not provided)
• A dual-monitor setup to efficiently manage court portals, documents, and communications
• Reliable high-speed internet suitable for cloud-based applications and video meetings
• A quiet, professional home office free from frequent distractions

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training
• Paid sick leave
• Eight paid company holidays
• Employee discounts and expense reimbursements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative remote team

Why Equivity?
Founded by an attorney and led by experienced legal professionals, Equivity understands what precision, responsiveness, and reliability mean in legal support. Our remote team works within clear, well-defined processes — so you can focus on delivering excellent service while continuing to grow professionally.

If you're seeking a long-term remote role where attention to detail is valued and your work directly supports attorneys nationwide, we'd love to hear from you.

About Equivity
Equivity provides virtual paralegal, legal administrative, executive assistant, reception, staffing, and marketing support services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our remote-first culture emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, consistency, and long-term success — for our employees and our clients alike.

Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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