An International Licensed Attorney (ILA) is a fully licensed attorney in their home jurisdiction with years of professional legal experience. ILAs provide paralegal-level support remotely to U.S. law firms but bring expertise, judgment, and professionalism far beyond a standard paralegal. Unlike typical virtual paralegals, ILAs are career-driven professionals, pre-vetted, trained in U.S. legal workflows, and continually monitored for quality. This ensures consistent, high-quality work without the turnover or training headaches common with freelance platforms.
ILAs work under the direct supervision of U.S. attorneys and within a secure, monitored virtual environment. DocketWorks manages ongoing oversight through QA checks, performance feedback, and regular check-ins. Attorneys can provide specific instructions, review work, and guide ILAs according to firm workflows. While ILAs handle paralegal-level tasks independently, all legal judgment, client communication decisions, and strategic choices remain with the supervising attorney.
ILAs perform a broad range of paralegal-level tasks, including:
- Legal research using WestLaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
- Drafting pleadings, contracts, motions, discovery requests, and other documents
- Workflow management such as tracking deadlines and organizing case files
- Client communication support under attorney direction
- Utilizing U.S. legal software for case and document management
Integration is designed to be seamless. ILAs receive firm-specific training on workflows, software tools, and compliance standards. They are adaptable and can be trained further by the attorney to align with unique firm practices. With structured onboarding through DocketWorks, ILAs typically start producing high-quality, reliable work immediately, typically within a few weeks.
DocketWorks provides continuous oversight and a managed support system. Every ILA undergoes multi-stage vetting, ongoing training, and weekly quality assurance checks. U.S.-based account managers monitor performance, provide feedback, and address any issues promptly. This ensures work is accurate, consistent, and aligned with U.S. legal standards, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
All work is conducted within a secure virtual environment monitored by DocketWorks. ILAs receive comprehensive HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance training, and frequent QA checks to verify adherence to standards. Client data access is strictly limited to case needs, and all communication is handled through secure channels. These measures minimize risk and maintain confidentiality, exceeding typical virtual paralegal service protections.
DocketWorks offers flexible monthly packages based upon your firm’s unique needs.
$1,195/month for 10 hours/week or $1,995/month for 20 hours/week, with a one-time $1,000 training fee.
There are no long-term contracts.
Firms typically save approximately 50% compared to hiring in-house paralegals, while reclaiming 15–20 billable hours per week per ILA. DocketWorks also handles HR, contracts, and oversight, reducing hidden operational costs and administrative burdens.
DocketWorks is ideal for any attorney who wants reliable, high-quality support, cost savings, and the ability to focus on high-value legal work. Firms with fluctuating workloads or growth plans can scale efficiently using DocketWorks.
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