At Virtually Handy, we are focused on becoming a global leader in providing the best operations management for law firms. We connect law offices with reliable legal professionals to develop a successful, long lasting relationship that builds legacy.
Virtually Handy in a nutshell:
- We are an international agency with offices in Africa, Europe, and the US.
- We have a law office module that can’t be matched.
- We are growing and looking to fill positions worldwide.
Joining the Virtually Handy Community:
Virtually Handy is the forerunner in providing solutions for law offices. We partner with law firms who want to build community, and legacy. Our business partners coin us as reliable and our employees are amazed at our dedication to establishing and maintaining work-life balance in the remote work ecosystem.
About the team
Virtually Handy is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our team. This role will support our client’s in-house legal team with a focus on complex legal matters of a growing firm. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on intricate legal matters. Ideal candidates will bring strong organizational skills, legal research capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to help ensure our policies and practices align with evolving client’s employment regulations and business needs.
We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data in your area. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.
Primary Job Functions
Support the drafting legal documents
Collaborate with internal business departments to collect data required for completion of agreements.
Correspond with legal operations specialists to ensure timely completion of documents.
Provide general administrative and legal research support to the legal team:
Coordinate execution and filing of legal documents.
Assist in administering the client’s company’s processes and procedures to ensure i policies are current and curated.
Conduct research using resources such as internal legal documents, online databases and other legal reference sources.
Assist in privacy and information security compliance
Support legal review and research related to data protection policies, privacy notices, and infosec protocols.
Coordinate with Operations and Business teams to ensure legal alignment with frameworks and incident response plans.
Support legal integration activities for all acquired businesses, including tracking and completion of required post-closing legal deliverables
Miscellaneous
This position may include other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as duties may evolve based on business needs.
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s degree with a Paralegal certificate and 3-5 years’ experience considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility in daily work schedule to meet company/client needs during periods of heavy workload.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
VH hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. Anywhere -REMOTE