Verdict
Legal Soft — From $10/hour. Best for: Full-time virtual legal staff trained by US attorneys, month-to-month.
Wrong choice if: You only need part-time help, or you want Spanish-speaking staff as standard.
Pricing as published
| Rate | Monthly at 20 hrs/wk | Monthly at 40 hrs/wk |
|---|---|---|
| From $10/hour | Full-time only | $1,733 |
Source: https://www.legalsoft.com/virtual-staffing, checked 11 November 2026.
What it costs at different volumes
| Monthly hours | Legal Soft | How it's priced | HireParalegals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $1,733 | full-time only (40 hrs/wk) | $347–$693 |
| 20 hrs/week | $1,733 | full-time only (40 hrs/wk) | $693–$1,387 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,733 | full-time only (40 hrs/wk) | $1,040–$2,080 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,733 | 40 hrs/wk × published rate | $1,387–$2,773 |
What Legal Soft publishes
- Legal assistant pricing starts from $10/hour; custom quotes for multiple hires.
- All virtual legal assistants work full-time (40 hours per week); no part-time roles.
- Month-to-month contracts and a free replacement guarantee.
- Training is led by US-based attorneys; roles filled in under 3 days.
Terms at a glance
| Model | Hourly, dedicated |
|---|---|
| Minimum | Full-time only (40 hours/week) |
| Contract | Month-to-month |
| Setup / fees | Promotion advertised on the page ($4,000 off) |
| Team location | Offshore (not specified) |
| Hours | US business hours |
| Spanish | Not stated on its pages |
| Replacement | Free and fast replacement guarantee |
| Time to start | Fill any role in under 3 days |
| Roles | Legal assistant, Paralegal, Intake specialist, Receptionist, Case manager |
How we scored it
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Legal specialisation | 9/10 | Works only with law firms or recruits for legal roles |
| Cost at our reference scenario | 9/10 | $1,733/month at our reference scenario: a full-time remote legal assistant (40 hrs/wk) |
| US-hours coverage | 9/10 | Works US business hours |
| Flexibility of commitment | 5/10 | Full-time (40 hrs/wk) only, month-to-month |
| Replacement terms | 8/10 | Free and fast replacement guarantee |
| Spanish / bilingual | 3/10 | No Spanish offer stated |
| Total | 43/60 | Scoring method |
Our assessment, criterion by criterion
Legal specialisation: 9/10
Works only with law firms or recruits for legal roles. Legal-only providers already know conflict checks, limitation dates and the line between taking facts and giving advice, so your script and training can be shorter.
What we measure: Whether the provider works only with law firms, or recruits specifically for legal roles. Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (9), Virtual Legal Assistants (9), VirtualStaffing.com (9).
Cost at our reference scenario: 9/10
$1,733/month at our reference scenario: a full-time remote legal assistant (40 hrs/wk). Among the cheapest options at our reference scenario.
What we measure: What the provider would cost at the site's reference scenario, using only published prices. Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (10), Virtual Legal Assistants (10), Virtual Latinos (9).
US-hours coverage: 9/10
Works US business hours. Works your business day, so calls, emails and hand-offs happen in real time.
What we measure: Whether staff work US business hours (9) or only partly overlap (5). Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (9), Virtual Legal Assistants (9), Virtual Latinos (9).
Flexibility of commitment: 5/10
Full-time (40 hrs/wk) only, month-to-month. Expect a full-time commitment, a setup fee or an unpublished minimum. Read the terms before you start a trial.
What we measure: How easy it is to start small and leave: part-time hours, no setup fees and no long contracts score highest. Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (9), Virtual Legal Assistants (8), Zirtual Paralegals (8).
Replacement terms: 8/10
Free and fast replacement guarantee. A written replacement promise reduces the cost of a bad fit.
What we measure: Whether the provider publishes a replacement or satisfaction guarantee (8) or says nothing about it (4). Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (8), Virtual Latinos (8), Legal Soft (8).
Spanish / bilingual: 3/10
No Spanish offer stated. Spanish is either extra or not offered. Check the cost before you rely on it for PI, immigration or workers' comp callers.
What we measure: Whether Spanish-speaking staff are standard (9), available at a surcharge (7) or not offered (3). Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (9), Virtual Legal Assistants (9), Virtual Latinos (9).
What Legal Soft costs over a year
Twelve months at each volume, plus any published one-time setup fee.
| Volume | Monthly | One-time setup | First 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $1,733 | — | $20,796 |
| 20 hrs/week | $1,733 | — | $20,796 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,733 | — | $20,796 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,733 | — | $20,796 |
Where it gets cheaper or dearer than a dedicated hire
| Hours | Legal Soft | HireParalegals (entry rate) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $1,733 | $347 | +$1,386 |
| 20 hrs/week | $1,733 | $693 | +$1,040 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,733 | $1,040 | +$693 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,733 | $1,387 | +$346 |
Pros
- Stated replacement guarantee
- Training led by US-based attorneys
- Fast fill time (under 3 days)
Cons
- No part-time option
- Talent location not stated on the page
- Bilingual staff not advertised
How Legal Soft compares on price
Every provider on Remote Counsel Staffing Guide at our reference scenario (a full-time remote legal assistant (40 hrs/wk)), cheapest first. "On request" providers don't publish a price.
| # | Provider | Monthly | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HireParalegals | $1,387–$2,773 | 40 hrs/wk × published rate |
| 2 | Virtual Legal Assistants | $1,387 | 40 hrs/wk × published rate |
| 3 | Virtual Latinos | $1,600 | full-time monthly price |
| 4 | Stealth Agents | $1,600 | full-time monthly price |
| 5 | Legal Soft | $1,733 | 40 hrs/wk × published rate |
| 6 | Wishup | $1,999 | full-time monthly price |
| 7 | VirtualStaffing.com | $2,227 | full-time monthly price |
| 8 | Get Staffed Up | $2,545 | full-time monthly price |
| 9 | Back Office Betties | $6,717 | pro-rated above the 60-hour bundle |
| 10 | Zirtual Paralegals | $8,664 | pro-rated above the 80-hour bundle |
| 11 | Wyzer Staffing | On request | no public price for this role |
Questions to ask Legal Soft before you sign
- What US law-firm experience does the candidate have, and in which practice areas?
- Which case-management and phone systems has the candidate used (Clio, MyCase, Filevine, Lawmatics, RingCentral)?
- Is the quoted rate all-in, or are there platform, payroll or equipment fees on top?
- What hours will the person work, and who covers sickness and holidays?
- What happens if the hire doesn't work out: is replacement written into the agreement?
- How is client data protected: company devices, VPN, virtual machines, confidentiality agreements?
- Who is the legal employer, and who handles payroll and local labour obligations?
- What is the notice period to end the engagement?
- Can you guarantee a Spanish-speaking candidate, and at what price?
Alternatives to consider
- HireParalegals — From $8/hour; Dedicated, mostly bilingual legal staff from Latin America on US hours, billed hourly.
- Virtual Legal Assistants — From $8/hour; A hiring service focused only on virtual legal assistants for US law firms.
- Virtual Latinos — From about $1,600/month; Latin American virtual assistants across many roles, no setup or recruitment fees.