Administrative Assistant (Remote)

Employer: Cope Law Offices, LLC
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: R50 – R85 per hour

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Join a Growing U.S. Law Firm from the Comfort of Your Home

Cope Law Offices, LLC is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support its daily operations. This is a permanent, full-time remote opportunity for candidates based in South Africa who have previous experience working in a legal environment.

If you have a strong administrative background in a law firm and enjoy working in a structured, process-driven environment, this role could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, organize, and accurately file legal documents.
• Open and maintain client files while ensuring records remain complete and up to date.
• Draft, send, and monitor contracts, engagement letters, and other legal documentation.
• Perform data entry, file management, and document organization.
• Coordinate calendars, appointments, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Prepare and send routine client communications using approved templates.
• Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Follow established administrative procedures to support smooth daily operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous administrative experience in a law firm is essential.
• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support role.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Quiet and professional home office environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Advantageous

• Familiarity with U.S. legal practices and procedures.
• Experience using legal practice management software.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive pay of R50–R85 per hour (USD $3–$5 per hour equivalent), depending on experience.
• Full-time permanent employment (40 hours per week).
• Monday to Friday work schedule.
• Primarily South African business hours with a few overlapping hours with U.S. working hours.
• 100% remote work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Long-term career opportunity within a supportive and professional legal team.

How to Apply

Submit your application together with:

• An updated CV.
• A brief cover note outlining:
  • Your legal administration experience, including employer, role, and duration.
  • The software and systems you have experience using.
  • Confirmation that you have reliable internet access, a dedicated home workspace, and are available to work the required overlap with U.S. business hours.

Applications that include the requested cover note will receive priority consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial screening interview, followed by a final interview with the firm's leadership team.

Work Location: Remote (South Africa)

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