Legal Assistant (Work From Home)

Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world's best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world's fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world's top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the worldbuilding out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.

We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.

Who We Are:

The Persona team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement. We are a team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and ensure client satisfaction.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Legal Assistant with a foundational legal background and a passion for growth and efficiency in legal operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing client interactions, conducting legal research, and maintaining meticulous file systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive and effective research to support legal proceedings and client cases.
• Document and File Management: Organize and maintain documents and case files to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Task Management: Keep track of deadlines and provide reminders to ensure timely completion of legal tasks.
• Basic Legal Drafting: Assist in drafting legal documents under the guidance of senior legal staff.
• Client Onboarding and Interaction: Manage the onboarding process for new clients and maintain professional interactions via email and phone.
• Expense and Time Tracking: Perform basic bookkeeping and data entry tasks, including tracking time spent on client tasks and reconciling expenses.
• Tech Integration: Utilize and suggest new tools and services to enhance work efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminologies; a degree in law or related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and informative legal documents.
• Comfort with basic Excel functions, data entry, and the willingness to learn and implement new technology.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
• Optimistic mindset, growth-oriented, eager to learn, and willing to take initiative.
• Fully fluent in English
• Ability to commit long-term and full-time
• Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time)
• This position is for serious, career-oriented candidates

What We Offer:

• Best salaries in the industry
• Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Warm and friendly company culture
• Full benefits

Benefits at Persona:

• Health insurance subsidy
• Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Monthly tech allowance
• Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice
• Others depending on seniority

We are looking for individuals who are ready to fully commit their time and energy to one company and grow and develop along with that company. All roles at Persona are 100% work-from-anywhere (work from home or wherever it suits you best).