Hire Legal Assistants
Legal assistants keep legal work moving. Our LatAm legal assistants manage documents, calendars and intake so your attorneys stay focused on substance.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
- Shortlist in 7–10 days
Typical annual cost
Companies save around 65% per legal assistant — with no drop in seniority.
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What a legal assistant does
Hire remote legal assistants from Latin America.
- Prepare and format legal documents
- Manage matter files and deadlines
- Coordinate signatures and filings
- Handle client intake and correspondence
- Maintain calendars and billing entries
- Organize records and closing binders
Core skills we test for
- Legal administration
- Document preparation
- Calendar & deadline tracking
- Client communication
- Confidentiality
- Written English
Tools they work in
Hiring legal assistants, answered
How quickly can I hire a legal assistant?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote legal assistant from Latin America cost?
Most of our legal assistants land around $19,000 per year all-in, versus roughly $55,000 for a comparable U.S. hire — about 65% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LatAm overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet legal assistants?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your legal assistant?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.