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At AbroadWorks, we help law firms in the U.S., U.K., and other common-law jurisdictions hire an offshore legal assistant or hire an offshore paralegal who fits their exact practice needs.
Our remote legal assistants and paralegal overseas talent work your hours, follow your jurisdictional requirements, and plug directly into your existing workflow, so you get big-firm support without big-firm overhead.
Here’s how hiring a legal assistant or paralegal can help you:
Offshore Paralegal Services
Our Offshore Paralegal Services help small and mid-sized firms add experienced support without big-firm overhead. Offshore paralegals plug into your workflow and follow your jurisdictional rules.
What Offshore Paralegal Services can handle:
- Offshore legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations
- Drafting under attorney supervision (memos, pleadings, discovery, summaries) Document review, organization, and citation checking for active matters
- Document review, organization, and citation checking for active matters
Calendar & Schedule Management
Our Remote Legal Assistants support solo and small practices with the admin and client work that eats up your day, so you can focus on billable legal work.
Remote Legal Assistants can help with:
- Client intake, conflict checks, and routine client communication
- Calendar, docket, and deadline management in your existing systems
- Bilingual legal assistants for firms serving multilingual client bases
Offshore Litigation Support Specialists
Our Offshore Litigation Support Specialists provide offshore legal services for litigation support, helping you manage heavy caseloads without adding in-office staff.
Offshore Litigation Support Specialists typically handle:
- Offshore legal research to support motions, briefs, and trial prep
- Discovery management, including document review and coding
- Drafting under attorney supervision of shells, case summaries, and timelines
Offshore vs. Local Legal Assistant or Paralegal: A Clear Comparison
How to Hire a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Through AbroadWorks
Wondering how to hire a legal assistant or hire a paralegal offshore without taking on extra risk or admin? At AbroadWorks, we follow a simple Find–Onboard–Manage process designed for U.S., U.K., and other common-law firms that require staffing services with U.S. attorney supervision for international paralegals and rigorous checks.
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Find: Role Scoping & Candidate Shortlist
We start by defining exactly what you need from an offshore legal assistant or paralegal.
Align on practice area, jurisdiction, and day-to-day responsibilities
Verify education, licenses, and credential verification for international paralegals
Present a curated shortlist based on experience, language skills, and availability
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Onboard: Checks, Compliance & Setup
Before anyone touches client work, we complete standard background checks for international paralegals and set up a compliant, attorney-led workflow.
Criminal, employment, and reference checks as part of standard background checks for international paralegals
Confirm prior legal experience and credential verification aligned with your jurisdiction
Configure tools, access, and attorney-supervised workflows for drafting and legal work
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Manage: Attorney-Supervised,
Ongoing Support
Once live, our staffing services with U.S. attorney supervision for international paralegals ensure quality, confidentiality, and consistency.
All substantive work is drafting under attorney supervision from your firm
We monitor performance, handle HR/admin, and provide backup coverage if needed
You stay focused on legal strategy and clients, while we maintain the offshore legal team in the background
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Asked and Answered: Paralegal & Legal Assistant FAQs
What tasks can a legal assistant or paralegal handle remotely?
Remote legal assistants and paralegals can perform a wide range of tasks, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, preparing contracts, coordinating with clients, organizing evidence, and handling administrative duties like scheduling and correspondence.
Can offshore legal staff comply with U.S., U.K., or other country-specific legal ethics rules?
Yes. We recruit legal assistants and paralegals familiar with, or trainable in, the ethical rules and procedural guidelines of your jurisdiction. This includes the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct in the U.S., SRA Codes in the U.K., or equivalent frameworks in other countries.
Can they work in compliance with local confidentiality and data privacy laws?
Yes, we ensure that all legal assistants and paralegals we hire follow strict confidentiality agreements and comply with applicable data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or HIPAA when relevant. We can also integrate your firm’s security protocols into their workflow.
How do you ensure the quality of work from offshore legal assistants and paralegals?
Aside from requiring them to complete and ace our pre-interview assessments, we source candidates with proven legal experience, verify their credentials, and assess their skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management. We also provide you with options to interview and test candidates before hiring.
Can you provide bilingual or multilingual legal assistants?
Yes. We can recruit legal professionals fluent in multiple languages to assist with translation, international cases, or clients who require communication in their native language.
What tools and software are they familiar with?
Most candidates are proficient with common legal and productivity tools such as Clio, MyCase, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. We can also prioritize candidates with experience in your preferred legal case management software.
Do remote legal assistants and paralegals need to be licensed?
Licensing requirements depend on your jurisdiction and the type of legal work being performed. In many cases, paralegals and legal assistants do not need a formal license but may require specific training or certifications. We ensure candidates meet your jurisdiction’s requirements and your firm’s standards.
Do your legal assistants and paralegals have experience in specialized legal areas?
Yes. We can source candidates with expertise in specific practice areas such as corporate law, family law, intellectual property, immigration, litigation, or real estate law, depending on your needs.
How do you verify the qualifications and background of legal assistants and paralegals?
We conduct thorough vetting that includes education and certification verification, skills testing, professional reference checks, and, if required, background checks to ensure integrity and competence.
What is the typical turnaround time for hiring a legal assistant or paralegal?
Once we finalize your job description and requirements, we can present qualified candidates within 1–2 weeks. Onboarding can usually be completed within days after selection.
Can legal assistants and paralegals work in different time zones?
Yes, we can match you with candidates who can work in your preferred time zone or adapt to a split schedule to provide better coverage.
How do you handle training for specific firm procedures?
While we source skilled professionals, you can provide training specific to your firm’s procedures and standards. We assist by ensuring the new hire has the necessary tech setup and a clear onboarding schedule.
Have any more questions?
Please reach out to and chat to our friendly team.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Abroadworks has truly exceeded our expectations in the realm of offshore resource acquisition. Their exceptional efforts have resulted in the seamless addition of 10 invaluable team members to our roster, and we're eagerly anticipating bringing aboard another 10 within the next six months. The level of service we've experienced has consistently been top-notch, thanks to the outstanding contributions of individuals such as Phyl, Mike, Rafi, and the entire team. Without a doubt, Abroadworks is an indispensable asset for any organization striving to elevate itself to new heights. With their unwavering dedication and expertise, they have proven themselves to be an essential tool in our arsenal, empowering us to propel our company to the next level of success.
CEO, SFY
AbroadWorks has been very helpful in assisting with finding great team members to join our company. The support has been all encompassing and the team works to ensure we find the right talent and that the talent is meeting expectations. I have been very pleased with my experiences and will be using AbroadWorks to find more talent as our team continues to grow.
Owner - Vigor Financial
I have been working with Abroadworks since August 2021. They have a great staff to work with and they find you the best employees to help your company with your staffing needs. I have 45 of their employees working with our company. The staff we have has great work ethics. When I need something I can email them or call and they help me right a way. From the owners to their staff thank you so much for everything you have done for us here at iink.
Director of Payments - iink
We’ve had an outstanding experience with AbroadWorks! We hired a professional and creative team member to support our marketing efforts, and the results have exceeded our expectations. The hiring process was seamless, and the quality of talent is exceptional. Our new team member is not only skilled but also proactive, dedicated, and a true asset to our business. AbroadWorks has proven to be a reliable partner, making it easy to find top-notch professionals who align perfectly with our needs. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking for talented remote staff!
Digital Technologies
My experience working with Abroadworks has been nothing short of phenomenal. Everyone I’ve spoken too has been a joy to work with. Pleasant. Professional. Super helpful and super accommodating. The assistant they hired for me was above and beyond what I expected. Plus, the price was extremely reasonable. They did all the preliminary legwork to find qualifed candidates. All I had to do was conduct interviews. It was a seamless process from start to finish. I can’t recommend them more highly.
Founder & CEO, Blue Lake Marketing
I have had the pleasure of working with the team at AbroadWorks Inc., and I can confidently say they provide exceptional service. From the very beginning, their professionalism and commitment to client satisfaction have been evident in every interaction. The team consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that our needs are met. Their expertise in the industry, coupled with their dedication to customer success, makes AbroadWorks Inc. a top choice for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality service. I look forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come. Thank you to everyone at AbroadWorks for your outstanding support!
Founder and Principal Consultant, Supply Chain Victories LLC.
As a US manufacturer, I was hesitant to hire abroad, but after working with AbroadWorks, I wish I would have found and used them sooner. Having their help recruit has been a game changer. Talk about 5-star service. I couldn't be happier.
Green Donation Consultants
My organization has had an excellent experience working with AbroadWorks! Their ability to seamlessly integrate workers into our team has been outstanding. The candidates they placed not only bring expertise but also align perfectly with our team culture. Their adaptability to work during our local hours has made the collaboration effortless. Abroad Works has truly been a reliable partner, and we highly recommend their services for anyone looking to build a cohesive and skilled workforce.
CEO
We have been very happy with our partnership with AbroadWorks!
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