Location : Remote (LATAM and South Africa)
Contract : Independent Contractor, Minimum 3-month contract with potential for indefinite extension.
Schedule : Full-Time, Monday-Friday, MT / PST.
About the Firm
We are a growing legal services firm specializing in estate planning and trust law. The firm is currently expanding its operations, requiring leadership to focus on strategic initiatives and client‑facing work. Our team is fully committed to a modern, efficient workflow utilizing Google Suite and Microsoft Products for all internal communication and operations.
Opportunity : Growth to Chief of Staff Track
This senior, high‑impact role is designed to alleviate the Managing Attorney’s administrative workload, enabling a singular focus on client work and firm growth. Beyond daily administrative tasks, this position offers significant exposure to projects and areas across the business and could move up to a Chief of Staff role in time. We need a proactive go‑getter who can read between the lines and get the details down themselves—someone who anticipates needs and drives projects autonomously.
Role Overview
- Job Title : Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant
- Time Zone : U.S. time zone (Must align with the Managing Attorney’s schedule) 9‑5 MT / PST
- Hours : Full‑time (40 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support : Serve as the administrative right‑hand to the Managing Attorney, ensuring all operational details are handled seamlessly.Scheduling & Inbox Management : Manage the Managing Attorney's inbox and calendar scheduling, including client appointments, internal meetings, and networking events.Document Preparation : Handle document prep and assist with small projects related to firm operations.Project & Process Improvement : Initiate and manage new projects, such as outbound newsletters or internal process improvements.Logistics : Coordinate travel booking and logistics.Operational Support : Support administrative and operational functions to improve overall workflow efficiency.Required Skills & Experience
PERFECT English (Written) : Flawless written English communication skills are required.Tech Stack : Strong proficiency in scheduling, email, and calendar management. Comfortable and experienced using Google Calendar, Zoom and Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, etc.).Practice Management : Familiarity with or ability to quickly train on practice management software (Microsoft product).Experience : 4‑10+ years as an Executive Assistant or Virtual Assistant, ideally supporting senior‑level executives remotely. Paralegal experience acceptable.Core Competencies
Proactivity : Highly proactive go‑getter who anticipates needs without explicit direction and is capable of reading between the lines to capture necessary details.Autonomy : Capable of taking ownership and managing projects autonomously.Detail & Growth
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through, with a clear desire to grow responsibilities toward a future leadership position (Chief of Staff track).
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