Legal virtual assistant
A legal virtual assistant handles the administrative side of a law practice: client intake, scheduling, document formatting, time and billing entries, and keeping case files organised. Lawyers spend more of the day on billable work.
Matched in 48 hours · Works your time zone · From $399/month
What your legal VA handles
Client intake
Responds to new enquiries, collects details and books consultations.
Calendar & deadlines
Manages appointments and tracks key dates you set.
Document formatting
Formats letters, contracts and templates to your firm style.
Time & billing
Enters time, prepares invoices and follows up on payments.
Case file admin
Organises files, correspondence and notes in your case system.
Client updates
Sends routine status updates and document requests.
Research support
Collects public records and background information on request.
Transcription
Transcribes dictation and meeting recordings.
Tools they work in
Using something else? Your assistant learns it during onboarding.
Who it's for
Solo attorneys
Handle intake and admin without hiring a full-time assistant.
Small law firms
Give lawyers shared admin support across cases.
Immigration & family law practices
Keep high volumes of client paperwork organised.
How to hire your legal virtual assistant
Free call
We list the tasks you want to hand off and agree on hours, time zone and tools.
Day 1Meet your match
We pick an assistant with the right skills. You meet them before anything starts.
Within 48 hoursOnboard
Your assistant learns your tools, writes down your processes and starts small.
Week 1Weekly report
Daily work in your tools and a Friday report of what got done.
Every weekLegal Virtual Assistant pricing
Prices in USD- One dedicated assistant
- Inbox, calendar and admin
- Weekly task report
- Email and Slack support
- Everything in Starter
- Support, bookkeeping or social media
- 4-hour overlap with your time zone
- Monthly review call
- Everything in Part-time
- Works your business hours
- Account manager
- Priority replacement
That works out at about $10 an hour, a fraction of typical agency rates of $36 to $65 an hour. No long-term contract: change or cancel with 30 days' notice. Full pricing details · Savings calculator
Legal Virtual Assistant FAQs
What does a legal virtual assistant do?
They handle law firm admin: client intake, scheduling, document formatting, time and billing, case file organisation and routine client updates.
Is a legal virtual assistant the same as a paralegal?
No. A legal VA handles administrative work. Substantive legal work stays with you and your qualified staff.
How is client confidentiality protected?
Every assistant signs an NDA, works only inside your firm's systems with access you control, and access is removed the day a contract ends.
Which legal software do your assistants use?
Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther and Smokeball, plus LawPay, DocuSign and Microsoft 365.
Other services
Ready to hand it off?
Book a free 20-minute call. We'll map out what your legal virtual assistant can take off your plate and match you within 48 hours.