Legal Associate

Job Title: Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support

* Assist with drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts (e.g., service agreements, NDAs, basic commercial contracts).

* Conduct trademark research and preliminary trademark analysis, including name availability checks on the USPTO database.

* Support business formation tasks, including preparing entity formation documents (LLCs, corporations), operating agreements, and filings with various Secretary of States.

* Perform legal research and prepare summarized findings for attorney review.

* Organize and maintain legal documents, templates, and client files.

Administrative & Practice Support

* Assist with client onboarding documentation and intake forms.

* Manage legal correspondence and prepare draft client communications as instructed.

* Update and maintain matters within legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, DocketTrak, or similar).

* Track deadlines, filings, and follow-ups to ensure timely task completion.

* Maintain structured digital filing systems and document version control.

Confidentiality & Compliance

* Handle sensitive legal and client information with strict confidentiality.

* Adhere to firm processes, checklists, and security protocols at all times.

* Work within defined legal boundaries (non-practicing role, attorney-supervised work only).

Required Skills & Qualifications

* Background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Junior Attorney (preferred).

* Strong understanding of contract drafting principles, trademark research basics, and business formations.

* Excellent legal research and document drafting skillsincluding writing and formatting with Microsoft Word.

* High attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions and checklists.

* Strong written English communication skills (client-facing quality).

* Experience with legal software such as Clio and DocketTrak, or ability to learn quickly.

* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment but knows when to ask for guidance as necessary.

* Highly organized, reliable, and process-driven.

US shift

Salary- 20-23k (4 hours)