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AbroadWorks is a fast growing global enterprise with established operations in the United States, India, and the Philippines. We specialize in providing both service-based solutions and advanced tech to help North American organizations in finding, onboarding, and managing global talent easily.

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Global Staffing Services: Currently, the majority of our revenue is generated through our comprehensive global staffing services, which cater to the diverse needs of our clients.

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Job Title: Virtual Legal Assistant

Location: Fully Remote, South Africa

Rate: $4.00 - $11.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

For this role, our client is searching for an experienced Virtual Legal Assistant who will be responsible for administrative tasks such as email management, calendar management, and client communication.

The following Job-related experience is required for potential candidates for this role:

• Must have at least a year of relevant experience as a Virtual Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Must have experience working with or in U.S. law firms, settings, or clients.
• Must have expertise in utilizing scheduling tools, email platforms, and other office software.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and processes is a huge advantage.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:​​

• Coordinate and manage appointments and meetings for legal professionals.
• Organize and update calendars to ensure efficient time management.
• Handle email communication on behalf of legal professionals, including drafting, responding, and organizing emails.
• Prioritize and filter emails, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Communicate with clients, addressing inquiries and providing necessary information.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure a smooth workflow and effective communication.
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities.

Successful candidates for this role are expected to possess the following attributes:​​

• Must have excellent English communication skills.
• Has the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Great logical and verbal reasoning skills.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Exceptional problem-solving and information-processing skills.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• A great work ethic and interest in learning new concepts and growing with the job.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have their own work device (preferably a desktop or laptop) and a stable internet connection.
• Must be comfortable with using a time-tracking software for payroll purposes.
• Must be willing to undergo a background verification check during the final stages of the hiring process.

Successful candidates for this role will be rewarded with the following benefits and compensation:

• A total of five paid vacation days per year (additional days can be taken unpaid).
• A 5% raise per year guaranteed (additional raises or bonuses may be given for outstanding performance).
• A paid 15-minute break for every 4 hours of work.

* Vacation days increase by 1 vacation day per year. I.e. after one year of employment, the total paid vacation days on year 2 would be six, on year 3 seven, etc.

Our main focus is to build an energized and motivated workforce where our employees are happy and satisfied with their jobs and growth opportunities.

We are looking forward to making you a part of our team!

Thank you for your time and interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R130,00 - R180,00 per hour

Work Location: Remote