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Legal Secretary

Provide essential administrative support that keeps legal teams organised and efficient.

0-2 Years
Worldwide
~40h / week
$400 - $700 / month
Posted 2026-09-01 · Apply by 2026-11-30

About the Role

We are hiring Legal Secretaries to provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys and legal teams. You will manage correspondence, prepare documents, handle filing, and keep legal practices running smoothly. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide, with opportunities across a growing portfolio of global clients. The salary for this role is $400 - $700 , paid monthly in USD, and reflects RemoteTask Online's global compensation model for fully remote professionals.

A typical day involves logging into our secure portal, reviewing your task queue, and prepare and format legal correspondence, memoranda, and court filings. From there you will manage attorney schedules including appointments, court appearances, and deadline reminders. Most work is self-directed: you receive daily or weekly targets and organise your own schedule, as long as quality standards are met. You will use a combination of standard office tools and our proprietary internal systems.

This role is perfect for someone who can strong typing and document formatting skills with high accuracy and excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Full training is provided, and we actively promote from within — many of our current team leads started in this exact role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and format legal correspondence, memoranda, and court filings
  • Manage attorney schedules including appointments, court appearances, and deadline reminders
  • Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle client inquiries professionally
  • File and organise legal documents in both physical and electronic filing systems
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, including certified and overnight deliveries
  • Assist with billing support including time entry and invoice preparation

Who You Are

  • Strong typing and document formatting skills with high accuracy
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Professional phone and email etiquette for client and court communications
  • Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software
  • Previous administrative experience in a legal environment preferred

Training & Onboarding

Your first two weeks are structured onboarding, guided by a dedicated mentor:

  • Week 1: Introduction to our internal tools, team rituals, and supervised practice tasks with real-time feedback
  • Week 2: Independent work on live tasks with reduced supervision, quality benchmarks, and a proficiency assessment
  • Ongoing: Weekly quality scorecards, monthly performance reviews, and access to advanced training modules

All training is paid. You will never be asked to work without first being shown how.

What We Offer

Paid Training

Get paid while you learn our systems.

Work From Anywhere

Fully remote - your location is your office.

Competitive Salary

Top market rates, paid monthly in USD.

Flexible Schedule

Set your own hours within a 40hh/week commitment.

Growth Path

Clear progression to senior roles and team lead positions.

Training & Development

Access to courses, certifications, and skill-building resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Legal Secretary at RemoteTask Online do?

As a Legal Secretary, you will prepare and format legal correspondence, memoranda, and court filings, manage attorney schedules including appointments, court appearances, and deadline reminders, and answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle client inquiries professionally. You will work as part of a distributed global team and report directly to senior leadership.

What qualifications and experience do I need to apply?

We are looking for candidates who can strong typing and document formatting skills with high accuracy, excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively, and professional phone and email etiquette for client and court communications. The expected experience level for this position is 0-2 years.

What is the salary for the Legal Secretary role?

The Legal Secretary position pays $400 - $700 / month USD. Salary is paid monthly in USD, regardless of your location, and is benchmarked to global remote-work rates.

Is the Legal Secretary position fully remote, and who can apply?

Yes, this is a 100% remote position with no on-site requirement. RemoteTask Online is hiring from 42 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, among others. There are currently 8 open slots for this role.

How do I apply for the Legal Secretary job?

Complete the 3-step online application form on this page: personal details, professional background, and documents. You must upload a .qtxt resume (max 10 KB). If you do not have one, you can convert your existing resume to .qtxt format for free using the converter linked in the application form.

What interview questions can I expect for the Legal Secretary position?
  • Walk me through how you have handled prepare and format legal correspondence, memoranda, and court filings in a previous role.
  • Describe a time when you had to manage attorney schedules including appointments, court appearances, and deadline reminders and how you approached it.
  • How would you approach answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle client inquiries professionally in a fully remote team?
  • Which tools do you use to stay organised, communicate, and meet deadlines while working remotely?

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