10 Websites to Hire Virtual Assistants for Attorneys

Stephen Turban
Co-founder of Leverage

If you’re an attorney looking to outsource day-to-day tasks to a seasoned professional and focus on high-stakes responsibilities, consider hiring a virtual assistant! By managing time-consuming tasks, virtual assistants allow you to concentrate on your core activities and strategic goals, ultimately improving work-life balance, reducing stress, and increasing job satisfaction!

What can a virtual assistant do for attorneys?

A virtual legal assistant is a remote professional who supports legal practitioners and law firms by managing various administrative functions. With expertise in legal procedures, terminology, and documentation, these assistants act as an extension of your team, enabling you to focus on legal work and client cases.

They streamline processes, handle administrative duties, and free up legal professionals to focus on billable work. 

To help you find the right fit, we’ve compiled a list of 10 top virtual assistant websites that offer legal and paralegal assistants and those with executive experience in law firms.

We narrowed down this list based on the criteria of

  1. Expertise: The list consists of virtual assistance websites that have a proven track record of working with legal firms to provide a diverse range of legal and paralegal services, such as legal research, legal documentation, legal writing, and contracts and patents.
  1. Diversity: This compilation gives you a range of choices based on pricing, experience, range of services, and staff availability, suitable for both comprehensive expertise and limited administrative requirements.
  1. Client reviews and case studies: We shortlisted websites based on rating sections, elaborate client reviews, and case studies of attorneys and law firms who worked with these platforms for long-term projects. 

Here are our top 10 picks to help you find your perfect candidate!

1. Leverage Assistants

Starting price: $2600 per assistant, per month working full-time

Types of Services Offered: case file management, legal document preparation, legal research, billing and invoicing, contract management, e-discovery, trial preparation

US-based staff availability: No. Globally based

Languages supported: English

Credibility: High


Leverage Assistants is a white-glove virtual assistant staffing company. The company was founded by Stephen Turban, a serial entrepreneur and McKinsey alum (his last company was bootstrapped to 8-digit revenue) and it focuses on picking 1% talent globally and then training you to delegate to them effectively. Leverage is highly selective for applicants - selecting less than .2% of its applicants who apply.

Leverage Assistants match businesses with flexible, college-educated competent offshore talent. Most of Leverage’s talent is in the Philippines or South Africa. Leverage is known for its high quality of talent and its delegation training for founders.

The service however is not as on-demand as other virtual assistant companies like Upwork (placement times are 2-4 weeks), and the service often includes a waitlist for interested founders, Leverage only provides full-time virtual assistants.

2.  Upwork

Starting Price: Free to browse but hiring freelancers can have highly variable costs 

Types of Services Offered: copyright, SEC regulation, legal assistance, product label, property law, international taxation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, administrative and executive support, legal research, patent law

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Upwork connects businesses with skilled freelance Legal Virtual Assistants for long-term partnerships. The platform offers a diverse range of services from administrative support and executive assistance to legal research and specific expertise such as corporate law, patent law, etc. You can receive proposals within 24 hours of posting a job, though rates vary by experience, location, and market conditions. While the hiring process is fast, the quality of assistants can differ, and thorough vetting on your part may be necessary.

3. Fiverr

Starting Price: Free sign-up + cost of freelancer

Types of Services Offered: legal writing, legal documentation and contracts, legal research, legal drafting

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Credibility: High

Fiverr offers a broad selection of skilled professionals and you can browse through a variety of legal service offerings, each with its own pricing and delivery time. We chose Fiverr because of the ease of navigation of the platform, along with detailed descriptions of each professional including reviews and ratings from previous clients. Freelancers set their rates on Fiverr, so you can often find services within your budget. Fiverr charges service fees on both the buyer and seller sides, which can increase the overall cost of hiring a legal assistant.

4. Wishup

Starting Price: You can request a consultation call to discuss pricing

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case management, document drafting, client communication

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Wishup offers skilled and competent legal experts who go through a thorough background check process. We chose Wishup for their assistants with extensive knowledge of legal terminology, research methodologies, and document preparation. The platform is suitable for specialized skills and tailored legal needs. The platform might have higher service fees or rate structures, which can increase the overall pricing.

5. Zirtual

Starting Price: $1,699/month, 50 hours of work with 5 users

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case management, document drafting, client communication

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Zirtual specializes in pairing attorneys with highly qualified legal virtual assistants. We chose Zirtual because of their specific training in streamlining billing processes and efficient financial management such as tracking billable hours, preparing invoices, and managing accounts receivable. The platform is ideal if you're seeking dedicated U.S.-based legal support. Their assistants respond to tasks within 2 hours, ensuring timely completion, but a quick turnover time can lack thoroughness.

6. Virtual Paralegal Pros

Starting Price: You can request a consultation call to discuss pricing

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case management, invoicing, legal writing, virtual court appearances

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Virtual Paralegal Pros provides legal assistants with a focus on collaboration, ensuring a cultural and professional fit for legal teams. We chose this website for its proven experience in intake, communication management, case management, discovery, any administrative or back-office work, and streamlining day-to-day operations. The platform might have higher rates due to its focus on paralegal services, which could be more expensive than other platforms.

7. Equivity

Starting Price: $2,589/month

Types of Services Offered: bankruptcy, corporate law, family law, immigration, litigation, law firm marketing.

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Equivity provides thoroughly screened, US-based virtual paralegals and legal assistants with extensive experiences such as case management, legal research, and various other specific and comprehensive legal and paralegal services. We chose this website because of its expertise and client engagement management feature. The downside is the service may be expensive for smaller firms with fewer administrative needs.

8.  We Are Working

Starting Price: Schedule a free consultation and request an estimate.

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case management, client communication, document preparation

US-based staff availability: No, Globally based

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

We Are Working provides virtual legal assistants experienced in client interaction, legal document drafting, and case file preparation. We chose this platform for its confidentiality and data security, which are crucial in the legal field. They offer tailored services and customized solutions to meet unique needs but the cost of hiring legal assistants on We Are Working might be higher compared to other platforms, potentially impacting your budget.

9.  Aristo Sourcing

Starting Price: $800-1,500/month

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case management, document preparation, discovery management

US-based staff availability: No

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

Aristo Sourcing stands out for providing specialized legal support, including complex tasks like preparing discovery requests and proofreading legal documents. We chose this website as their assistants are proficient in legal research and technology, which can help streamline law firm operations. However, the platform might offer less flexibility in terms of customizing services or adapting to unique project needs compared to more general freelance platforms.

 

10. 20four7VA

Starting Price: $866/month

Types of Services Offered: Legal research, case preparation, document management, administrative tasks

US-based staff availability: No, Globally based

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: High

20four7VA offers cost-effective virtual legal assistance with a global workforce, making it a flexible option for firms needing varied legal services. We chose this website for its robust project management systems to track tasks. A potential downside is that their services might not be as tailored as platforms offering solely legal or paralegal assistance.

11. WoodBows

Starting Price: $1999/mo and $31/hour for US-based VAs

Types of Services Offered: Legal administrative support, client communication, research

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: Not enough data to be asserted

WoodBows is ideal for firms seeking experienced virtual assistants, boasting a fast onboarding process. We chose Woodbows for its customizable solutions offering tailored services accommodating specific preferences and needs but the platform might lack professionals with trained legal expertise and experience making it suitable for hiring assistants only for support and executive roles.

12. Wing Assistant

Starting Price: $1099/Month

Types of Services Offered: Legal assistant services, marketing support, document preparation.

US-based staff availability: Yes

Full time/Part-time: Both

Credibility: Not enough data to be asserted

Wing Assistant is known for its advanced task management tools. We chose Wing Assistant as the platform allows seamless integration with popular software, making it a great choice for tech-savvy law firms. However, it could be expensive for firms requiring specific legal expertise as the platform offers more generic executive and administrative requirements.

Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.

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