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Hire a Dependable Legal Assistant.

Organized support for attorneys and case files. Vivaro recruits, employs, and supports your team member so they can focus on your business.

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Real People. Real Impact.

Talent that feels in-house.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

  • Document preparation and filing
  • Case file organization
  • Client communication support

Responsibilities are tailored to your business during your consultation. Pricing is quote-based and depends on the role, experience level, and scope of support.

Carefully Vetted

Evaluated for experience, communication, and fit.

Fully Managed

Vivaro handles employment, HR, and payroll.

Your Hours

Aligned with U.S. business hours.

A day in the job

A Day in the Life of a Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant supports attorneys and case teams with the administrative work required to keep matters moving. Responsibilities may include preparing routine correspondence, organizing files, scheduling, tracking deadlines, requesting records, updating clients, and maintaining case-management systems. The role reduces non-billable workload and gives attorneys more time for legal strategy and client work.

What They’ll Need

  • Prior legal-support experience (strongly preferred)
  • Excellent English
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Professional client communication
  • Ability to follow attorney-approved procedures

Tools They’ll Use

  • Clio, MyCase, or PracticePanther
  • Filevine or Litify
  • Microsoft 365
  • Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign
  • Court or records portals
  • The firm’s communication tools

Tools are examples. Requirements are matched to your systems for each placement.

Hours

Generally full-time during the firm’s U.S. business hours. Schedules vary by time zone and firm workflow.

Where It Leads

The role can advance to Senior Legal Assistant, Case Manager, Practice Coordinator, Legal Operations Coordinator, or a specialized support role within a practice area.

Ready to Hire a Legal Assistant?

Let’s talk about your needs and the right fit for your team.

No obligation. Just a conversation.