Legal Administrative Assistant - Remote

We are a boutique advisory and consulting firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to serve as a specialized independent consultant who understands how to support legal professionals (lawyers paralegals or judges) within a law firm corporate legal department or government agency. This role requires high-level expertise in legal administration practice-area workflows and law firm operations.
You will provide specialized advisory and implementation support across litigation immigration estates intellectual property AI & technology cybersecurity healthcare environmental corporate and financial international law social and governance law and other complex practice areas while optimizing workflows strengthening infrastructure and increasing client profitability.
This is a remote consulting-based role requiring strong autonomy discretion and advanced organizational capability to support senior legal consultants partners or in-house counsel.
Specialized Legal Support
Provide tailored high-level administrative and operational support in specific practice areas such as litigation immigration intellectual property or other complex legal disciplines.
Organize and maintain secure digital case files.
Oversee docketing systems and ensure timely compliance with court and agency rules.
E-Filing & Court Compliance
Prepare and manage electronic court filings in accordance with local or administrative tribunal requirements.
Ensure accuracy formatting compliance and timely submission.
Complex Document Drafting
Draft revise proofread and format legal documents including pleadings motions contracts agreements briefs and formal correspondence based on attorney instructions.
Conduct document quality control to ensure consistency and professionalism.
Workflow Optimization & Technology Implementation
Assess client administrative systems to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Recommend and implement improved workflows automation tools and legal technology solutions.
Proactive Administrative Management
Proactively resolve administrative issues before they escalate.
Assist with billing invoicing and financial tracking.
Contribute to marketing visibility by assisting with website updates and professional social media content management.
Paralegal certification Law Clerk training or equivalent legal education.
~A law firm or legal organization (government ministry public or private sector).

Advanced proficiency in legal practice management software and document automation tools.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and legal software (e.g. iManage CosmoLex PCLaw LexisNexis iManage NetDocuments Dropbox SharePoint Clio PracticePanther MyCase Slack Zoom MS Teams RingCentral).
Demonstrated proficiency with CaseCentre (formerly CaseLines) a secure cloud-based document management and evidence-sharing platform utilized by the Ontario courts for the organization exchange and presentation of digital court materials and evidentiary records.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for interaction with senior stakeholders organizational analytical and communication skills.
Strong understanding of legal terminology procedures and documentation.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Experience in litigation immigration intellectual property or other specialized practice areas.
Proven track record of improving workflows and implementing legal technology solutions.
This is a remote consulting-based engagement designed for a professional capable of delivering both strategic advisory services and high-level operational execution.
Remote flexible consulting arrangement.
Opportunity to work with diverse law firms and legal professionals.
High-impact role focused on operational excellence and strategic legal administration.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Our firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive advisory network. We value diversity and inclusion in our global advisory network and encourage applications from professionals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Matrix is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and we do not discriminate on the basis of race gender sexual orientation age religion disability or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
Full-time