Must Have Skills For Virtual Legal Assistants + Job Application Kit

Build the practical skills, systems and confidence you need to begin working as a Virtual Legal Assistant. This self-paced course takes you from understanding the VLA role to handling the everyday workflows modern law firms rely on including professional communication, scheduling, inbox and document management, e-filing, billing, client intake, legal tools and career preparation. You’ll learn through clear, structured lessons created from Vivian Nkemdilim’s experience supporting U.S. law firms and guiding aspiring Virtual Legal Assistants. By the end, you’ll understand how legal teams operate, how to support attorneys and clients professionally, and how to prepare yourself for remote legal-assistant opportunities. Your enrolment includes lifetime access, future course updates, the Job Application Kit and the Portfolio Template Pack.

Begin with the foundations of the Virtual Legal Assistant role, then progress through essential skills, legal terminology, workplace tools, communication, scheduling, email and document workflows, e-filing, billing, client intake and career preparation. The lessons follow a practical sequence so you can build your knowledge step by step and return to any topic whenever you need a refresher.