You're losing leads while you're in court.
Potential clients call once. If they hit voicemail, 55% move on to the next firm. A law firm virtual assistant handles intake 24/7, so every call becomes a captured lead — not a missed opportunity.
Cut Your Firm’s Overhead by $40,000/Year with Legal Core VAs Who Handle Intake and Scheduling Starting Within 72 Hours.
Virtual Legal Assistants: Scale Faster, Spend Less, Let Your Attorneys Practice Law
Attorneys at U.S. law firms average just 2.9 billable hours a day, with the rest lost to admin work. Legal Core virtual assistants handle those clerical tasks, freeing up time for higher-value legal work.
of the average attorney's workday is recovered when routine tasks are delegated to a trained virtual legal assistant.
Law firms don't struggle because their attorneys aren't skilled. They struggle because skilled attorneys spend most of their day doing work that doesn't require a law degree. Here's what that actually costs you.
PAIN POINT 01
Potential clients call once. If they hit voicemail, 55% move on to the next firm. A law firm virtual assistant handles intake 24/7, so every call becomes a captured lead — not a missed opportunity.
PAIN POINT 02
Scheduling, document preparation, client follow-ups, billing — none of it requires a J.D., but all of it falls on your legal team. Our virtual assistants for lawyers take these tasks off the desk entirely, with zero supervision burden on your attorneys.
PAIN POINT 03
A full-time in-house legal assistant costs $40,000–$55,000 per year in salary alone — before benefits, office space, equipment, and turnover. Our virtual legal assistant services provide the same output at a fraction of that cost, with no long-term commitment.
Our virtual assistants for law firms are trained in legal workflows from day one. They integrate directly into your practice management systems, follow your protocols, and work as a seamless extension of your team. Here is what a dedicated Legal Core virtual legal assistant handles for your firm.
Our virtual assistants for lawyers are matched to your specific practice area, not assigned randomly. Each Legal Core VA has prior experience working in your type of law, so they understand your terminology, your documents, and your workflow from the first week.
Custody agreements, divorce filings, support orders
Medical records, demand letters, case tracking
Visa applications, USCIS filings, status updates
Wills, trusts, probate documentation
Contract management, filings, compliance support
Case files, court dates, client communications
Closings, title searches, document coordination
Petitions, creditor lists, court filings
Getting started with a virtual legal assistant for your firm takes three steps and less than a week. There are no lengthy contracts, no hiring cycles, and no training overhead on your side. We handle all of it.
Book a free 20-minute consultation. We discuss your caseload, your practice area, the tasks eating your team's time, and the software tools you already use. There is no obligation and no sales pressure.
We match you with a pre-vetted virtual assistant who has direct experience in your area of law. Every candidate passes background screening, skills testing, and a legal knowledge assessment before they reach you.
Your new attorney virtual assistant is onboarded, integrated into your systems, and ready to take tasks within 72 hours of your approval. We handle the setup; you handle the law.
Hiring a remote legal assistant raises real questions about accountability and output quality. Here is how Legal Core answers them.
Every Legal Core virtual legal assistant is time-tracked. You see exactly what was worked on, when, and for how long. No black boxes, no guesswork — just clear, accountable output.
Your caseload changes. Your staffing should too. Scale your virtual assistants for lawyers up during trial season, reduce hours during slower periods, or add a second VA when you take on a new practice area — all without HR headaches.
Our online legal assistants are trained on legal terminology, case management workflows, and your specific practice area before their first day. They do not need to learn what a pleading is — they already know.
If a match is not working — for any reason — we replace your legal assistant services with a new candidate at no cost. You are never stuck with a poor fit, and you are never left without support.
The cost of a full-time in-house legal assistant goes far beyond salary. Here is a realistic breakdown of what U.S. law firms spend on in-house support staff, compared to what they pay for a dedicated Legal Core VA.
| Cost Category | In-House Legal Assistant | Legal Core Virtual Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $40,000 – $55,000/yr | Included in plan |
| Payroll taxes (FICA, etc.) | $3,000 – $4,200/yr | Not applicable |
| Health insurance | $6,000 – $12,000/yr | Not applicable |
| Office space & equipment | $4,000 – $8,000/yr | Not applicable |
| Recruitment & onboarding | $3,000 – $6,000/yr | Handled by Legal Core |
| Turnover risk | High, avg. 1.5 yrs tenure | Free replacement within 1 month |
| Total annual cost (est.) | $56,000 – $85,000/yr | Up to 60% lower |
In-House
$40,000 – $55,000/yr
Legal Core VA
Included in plan
In-House
$3,000 – $4,200/yr
Legal Core VA
Not applicable
In-House
$6,000 – $12,000/yr
Legal Core VA
Not applicable
In-House
$4,000 – $8,000/yr
Legal Core VA
Not applicable
In-House
$3,000 – $6,000/yr
Legal Core VA
Handled by Legal Core
In-House
High, avg. 1.5 yrs tenure
Legal Core VA
Free replacement within 1 month
In-House
$56,000 – $85,000/yr
Legal Core VA
Up to 60% lower
When you hire a virtual legal assistant through Legal Core, you are sharing sensitive client information with a remote professional. We take that responsibility seriously, not as a checkbox, but as a core operating principle.
Every Legal Core virtual legal assistant signs a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement before their first task. Client names, case details, and firm information are never shared outside the engagement.
All file sharing, communication, and access to your practice management software occurs through encrypted, access-controlled channels. We do not work across unsecured networks.
Each VA has their own login credentials in your systems, never shared access. Every action is logged, giving you a clear audit trail if you ever need to review work history or access records.
Our virtual legal assistant services operate within ABA Model Rule 5.3 guidelines for supervision of non-lawyer staff. Your attorneys retain full supervisory responsibility, our VLAs support, not replace, attorney judgment.
New client intake is handled with conflict check coordination as a standard step. Your VA follows your firm's protocols to flag potential conflicts before any engagement begins.
Every virtual legal assistant in the Legal Core network undergoes a structured English language assessment before placement. We test written communication, legal terminology comprehension, and verbal clarity.
Legal Core virtual assistants are trained on the most widely used legal practice management and productivity platforms. There is no software change required on your end, your VA plugs into your existing workflow.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & CRM
SCHEDULING, COMMUNICATION & PRODUCTIVITY
Don’t see your software? Contact us, our virtual legal assistants adapt to any tool your firm uses.
Legal Core's pricing depends on hours needed and the level of support required, administrative, paralegal, or case management. Most law firms save between 50% and 60% compared to the equivalent in-house hire when total employment costs are accounted for. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees during your consultation. There are no long-term contracts, you can scale, reduce, or cancel at any time.
Your Legal Core virtual assistant works the hours you specify. Standard engagements are aligned with U.S. business hours in your time zone. If your firm needs after-hours intake coverage or weekend availability, we match you with a VA whose schedule accommodates that. 24/7 coverage is available and used by many of our firm clients for lead capture and intake.
Yes. Every Legal Core virtual legal assistant signs a comprehensive NDA before their first day. All access to your systems uses individual, traceable login credentials, never shared accounts. File sharing is conducted over encrypted channels only. Our operations follow ABA Model Rule 5.3 guidelines for the supervision of non-attorney staff, and your attorneys retain full supervisory control over all delegated work.
We replace the match at no cost, with no questions asked. If the fit is not right for any reason, communication style, skill set, availability, or simply a change in your firm's needs, contact your account manager and we initiate a rematch immediately. You are never left without support during the transition.
Most firms have their matched virtual assistant onboarded and working within 72 hours of the final approval call. The matching and vetting process begins immediately after your free consultation. Your VA is integrated into your practice management software and briefed on your protocols before their first task.
Yes. Legal Core virtual assistants are trained in Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, Filevine, SmartAdvocate, Lawmatics, Rocket Matter, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and most other major legal platforms. If your firm uses a system not listed here, contact us, our VLAs are adaptable and can be onboarded to additional tools quickly.
Legal Core virtual assistants are available in English, Spanish, and a range of additional languages, so your firm can serve clients in the language they are most comfortable with. Whether your practice works with Spanish-speaking immigration clients, Mandarin-speaking business clients, or any other community, we match you with an assistant who fits. Language availability should be specified at consultation.