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Virtual legal assistant family law: What You Get and What It Costs

Legal Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $320 a month.

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 1 min read

Looking for virtual legal assistant family law? A Legal Assistant from Virtual Assistant takes the work off your plate, and you can start this week. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

Best for solo attorneys, small law firms and legal departments. Typical work includes:

  • Billing and time entry support
  • Records requests and document organization
  • E-filing preparation support
  • Client intake calls and conflict-check forms
  • Court date and deadline calendaring

They already work in tools like Westlaw, Clio, Smokeball and NetDocuments. See the full Legal Assistant page for every task.

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

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Legal Virtual Assistants and Virtual Paralegals: A Guide for Law Firms.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does a Legal Assistant cost?

Legal Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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