Global Legal Assistant

Are you meticulous about detail and eager to play a pivotal role in a leading estate planning firm?

Can you navigate complex legal documents with precision, ensuring that every client’s wishes are perfectly respected?

Do you thrive in environments where clear processes and autonomy come together to drive efficiency and excellence?

Are you ready to contribute to a team that values empowerment and proactive problem-solving, paving the way for meaningful client outcomes?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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Jelks Law stands as a beacon of personalized legal services in the Greater Chattanooga area, offering comprehensive expertise in estate and business law. Founded by Amanda Jelks, a seasoned attorney and business owner, the firm excels in crafting tailored solutions for individuals and businesses alike. Our practice areas span estate planning, business formation, probate law, elder law, and more—catering to diverse client needs with precision and care.

Our mission is to empower clients by securing their legacy and protecting their assets through strategic planning. We are committed to upholding the highest standards in client service, aiming to be recognized as the premier estate planning firm in the region. A core aspect of our philosophy is fostering a supportive work environment that values diversity and personal growth. This commitment not only serves our clients but also creates a thriving and inclusive culture within our firm.

This is a brand-new role created to eliminate two critical bottlenecks: (1) files not being properly closed and backed up, and (2) delays in second-reviewing high-risk estate planning documents. Our firm drafts trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and deeds with survey descriptions—where even a small error can have major consequences. Your job is to serve as the reliable “second set of eyes” and help close out administrative backlogs so documents move faster and files remain compliant.

What you’ll do:

• Administrative Support: Provide essential support to paralegals and intake coordinators, ensuring administrative tasks are efficiently managed and executed.
• Document Review: Act as the second set of eyes on major documents such as trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, ensuring accuracy and preventing costly errors.
• File Management: Ensure timely closing and archival of files, maintaining clarity and order within the firm’s systems.
• Paralegal Assistance: Facilitate document preparation and drafting assistance, playing a crucial role in case preparation and management.
• Intake Coordination: Support the intake coordinator with backend administrative tasks, ensuring smooth initial client interactions and data accuracy.
• Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Office Manager. Oversight will be higher during training and decrease as you demonstrate mastery and independence.
• Internal Communication Protocol: Urgent items are communicated via Google Chat; non-urgent updates must be documented in Clio messages so updates remain permanently tied to the client file.
• Client Interaction: This role is not client-facing initially. You will primarily support the internal team (paralegals, office manager, intake coordinator) with administrative and document-related tasks.

What we’re looking for: 

• Attention to Detail: Maintain high standards of accuracy in reviewing and preparing legal documents.
• Communication Skills: Exhibit strong reading comprehension and an ability to follow detailed instructions precisely.
• Problem-Solving: Utilize available resources to independently solve challenges before escalating issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools such as Clio, Google Suite, and Microsoft Word, with a readiness to learn and adapt to new technologies as needed.
• Self-Initiative: Demonstrate intrinsic motivation and a proactive approach to tackling tasks and responsibilities.

Why you should work here: 

• Autonomy and Impact: Enjoy the freedom to manage your work independently while making a tangible impact on the firm’s operations and client satisfaction.
• Growth and Learning: Engage in continuous learning opportunities, expanding your skills in a supportive environment that values personal and professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a culture that encourages diversity, empowerment, and collaboration, ensuring that every team member is valued and contributes to the firm's mission.
• Meaningful Contribution: Play a crucial role in protecting clients’ families and their future, providing peace of mind through meticulous legal support.

Additional perks:

• Remote Work (Global Role): This is a fully remote role. We prefer alignment with the firm’s time zone during training, with flexibility possible later once you are fully ramped.
• Compensation: $1,500–$2,000/month (full-time capacity expected at the $2,000 level).
• Work Structure: Likely a 1099-style arrangement with one monthly payment.
• Holidays + Sick Days: Firm holidays apply (not your country’s holidays) including an additional paid day off for your birthday, and sick days are offered; no additional formal benefits.
• Equipment/WiFi: You provide your own computer and internet (no equipment provided; no WiFi stipend).
• Security Compliance: Must be willing to follow data-security standards and install required security/monitoring tools if requested.

Join Jelks Law, where your expertise and dedication will become the cornerstone of our continued success in estate and business law. If you are driven to excel in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to apply and be part of our transformative journey.