Legal & Administrative Support Specialist

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 1 : 00 PM EST

Client Timezone : Eastern Standard Time

Total Weekly Hours : 20 (with potential to grow to full-time)

Join a growing fully remote law firm specializing in high-value mergers & acquisitions and complex financing deals. With attorneys located across the country, the firm offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to major business transactions.

This dual-role position combines legal and administrative support. You’ll assist attorneys with M&A and financing matters while helping streamline daily operations. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with sophisticated legal work, enjoy variety in your tasks, and grow with a lean, efficient, and supportive team.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal assistant and secretarial support to attorneys handling complex transactional matters

Support preparation and coordination of M&A deal documentation and closing processes

Assist with financing transaction documentation, due diligence, and deal coordination

Manage administrative and operational functions supporting firm operations

Handle variable workloads with flexibility during peak deal-closing periods

Contribute to improving operational efficiency and supporting firm management initiatives

Integrate seamlessly with the firm’s remote systems and team structure

Requirements

Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a legal support role (preferred)

Strong administrative and operational support background

Exceptional flexibility to manage variable workloads and adapt to peak business periods

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Familiarity with transactional legal work and business operations (preferred)

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while staying fully integrated into team systems

Comfortable using technology and remote collaboration tools

Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work-from-home setup

Immediate hiring

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Requirements

Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a legal support role (preferred) Strong administrative and operational support background Exceptional flexibility to manage variable workloads and adapt to peak business periods Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Familiarity with transactional legal work and business operations (preferred) Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while staying fully integrated into team systems Comfortable using technology and remote collaboration tools