Legal Assistant at Natalia Sishodia Law — A NY real estate attorney with a focused practice in residential transactions and estate planning.

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.Sishodia.com">Natalia Sishodia</a> is a New York-based real estate attorney with a focused practice in residential transactions and estate planning. She works closely with her clients as a trusted advisor — not just a service provider — and has built a lean, remote-first team that runs on trust, clear communication, and initiative.</p><p>She's growing, she's busy, and she needs someone who can take tasks off her plate so she can stay focused on what only she can do. If you're sharp, self-driven, and ready to actually own your work — this is your role.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a remote Legal Assistant to support Natalia's day-to-day practice. You'll handle the operational side — document coordination, client follow-ups, court and agency communication, and keeping the machine running smoothly. No US law degree required. What matters is that you're organized, fast, and don't need hand-holding.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p>Follow up with courts, the IRS, and third parties on case statuses and filings — via phone (US VoIP number provided).</p></li><li><p>Coordinate real estate closings and transaction-related tasks.</p></li><li><p>Organize and track documents, deadlines, and case files.</p></li><li><p>Handle client communication via email and WhatsApp with professionalism.</p></li><li><p>Support Natalia with scheduling, research, and whatever else comes up.</p></li><li><p>Keep things moving without being asked twice.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p><ul><li><p>Some exposure to real estate — enough to understand the basics and not need a glossary for every task.</p></li><li><p>Fluent English (written and spoken) — you'll be communicating with clients and external parties daily.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable making phone calls in English to US institutions (courts, agencies, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Organized and detail-oriented — documents, deadlines, and follow-ups don't slip through.</p></li><li><p>Independent thinker who takes ownership and figures things out.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li><p>Spanish or / and Russian languages.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with US real estate or legal terminology.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Part-time to start (~20 hrs/week), with a clear path to full-time within 6 months.</p></li><li><p>Remote work. You can be based almost anywhere — you just need a solid internet connection, a computer, and the ability to align with US Eastern Time.</p></li><li><p>Direct access to an experienced NY attorney — real learning, real responsibility.</p></li><li><p>Rate: $15/hour, paid in USD.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Working Hours</strong></p><p>This is a remote position requiring overlap with US Eastern Time, approximately 10 AM–3 PM ET Monday–Friday (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250512T130000&p1=179&p2=155&p3=41&p4=233">Check your time difference here)</a></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><ol><li><p>Fill in the application form — attach your CV.</p></li><li><p>Have a Zoom interview with a Hire5 Recruiter.</p></li><li><p>Have a Zoom interview with Natalia.</p></li><li><p>Get hired!</p></li></ol><p><em>Application deadline: ASAP. The sooner you apply, the smoother the process.</em></p>

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