Legal Assistant

This is a remote position.

WorkBetterNow (www.workbetternow.com) provides full-time positions for professionals in LATAM looking to work with companies based in the United States. Our remote professionals come first and are the most important part of our team. If you want to be part of a company that values work-life balance and supports your professional development, you're in the right place. 

Our Core Values

• Put our talent first
  
• Pursuit of excellence/continuous learning
  
• Integrity and transparency
  
• Ownership mentality
  
• Growth mindset
  
• Excellent attitude
  

• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, agreements, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
  
• Conduct legal research using online databases and other resources, summarizing findings and preparing reports for attorney review.
  
• Organize and maintain digital case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, updated, and properly categorized.
  
• Monitor legal deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements to ensure timely submissions.
  
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts, government agencies, or regulatory entities in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
  
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and external stakeholders regarding case status and documentation requests.
  
• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, case summaries, and supporting materials.
  
• Review contracts and legal documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all legal, client, and company information.
  
• Support attorneys with administrative coordination, scheduling, and case tracking as needed.
  

• 2+ years of proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
  
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation standards.
  
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software.
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote environment
  

• Processor: Intel 11th Gen (or AMD Ryzen 5000 series) for Windows | M2 for Macs.
  
• RAM: 16 GB minimum.
  
• Internet: Stable connection of 25-50 Mbps minimum.
  

• 100% remote work — enjoy the comfort and flexibility of working from home
  
• 18 paid vacation days + U.S. federal holidays
  
• Paid maternity/paternity leave (up to 2 months with 50% salary coverage after 1 year)
  
• Client Growth Bonus: Your great work helps our clients scale. For every new hire added to the business you support, you will receive a $50 one-time reward. It’s our way of celebrating the growth you helped make possible.
  
• A dedicated Talent Coordinator who serves as your guide and liaison between you, WorkBetterNow, and your assigned company—helping you navigate your role and continue growing professionally.
  
• A supportive, people-first environment where your voice matters.