A Legal Assistant can do research for attorney review, prepare documents, manage deadlines and handle e-filing through court systems where non-attorneys are allowed to file under supervision. They do not give legal advice, and a licensed attorney stays responsible for the work.
Below is what a Legal Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
Tasks You Can Hand Off
Best for solo attorneys, small law firms and legal departments. Typical work includes:
- Records requests and document organization
- E-filing preparation support
- Client intake calls and conflict-check forms
- Court date and deadline calendaring
- Legal document formatting and proofreading
They already work in tools like NetDocuments, MyCase, LawPay and Microsoft Word. See the full Legal Assistant page for every task.
Legal Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for a Legal Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
- Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
- Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
- Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)
A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.
From Order to First Task
- Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
- Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
- Share access through the vault and give your first tasks
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For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Legal Virtual Assistants and Virtual Paralegals: A Guide for Law Firms.