Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Remote | Full-Time

Join Our Team

At O’Connell Law, LLC, we believe exceptional legal service is about more than producing great legal work. It’s about making sure our clients feel supported, informed, and cared for throughout the process.

We are a collaborative, fully virtual law firm looking for a Legal Assistant who is organized, dependable, comfortable with technology, and genuinely enjoys helping people. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates well, and enjoys being part of a team where everyone is willing to jump in and help when needed.

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Assistant, you’ll work closely with attorneys and other team members to keep client matters moving forward and provide an excellent client experience. Responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a friendly and professional point of contact for clients
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents and correspondence under attorney direction
• Managing client matters, deadlines, follow-ups, and outstanding items
• Maintaining accurate client files and information within firm systems
• Assisting attorneys with projects, case preparation, and day-to-day needs
• Communicating and collaborating with attorneys, legal assistants, and other team members
• Helping ensure clients always know what to expect and never feel lost or forgotten

What We’re Looking For

The right person for this role is someone who:

• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Takes ownership and follows through without needing constant reminders
• Communicates professionally, warmly, and promptly
• Has strong attention to detail
• Is comfortable working independently in a virtual environment
• Enjoys learning and using technology to work more efficiently
• Is adaptable and willing to help wherever needed
• Values teamwork and understands that serving our clients well is a shared responsibility
• Has flexibility to work 30-40 hours per week

Experience with Clio, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and HighLevel is a plus, but a willingness and ability to learn new technology is just as important.

What It’s Like to Work Here

We are a virtual team, which means communication, accountability, and follow-through matter. We value people who are kind, dependable, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to doing excellent work.

Our team embraces technology, looks for better ways to work, and supports one another when things get busy. We want someone who isn't simply looking for a list of tasks to complete, but who wants to contribute to the team and help create an exceptional experience for our clients.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 9am-5pm EST?
• Do you have experience with Remote work?
• What makes you a good fit for this role?

Work Location: Remote