Verdict
Wishup — From $999/month (4 hrs/day). Best for: General virtual assistants from India with a legal industry page; US-based tier costs more.
Wrong choice if: You need phone intake or Spanish-speaking clients handled.
Pricing as published
| Role | Price | Hourly equivalent | Spanish surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal assistant | $1,999/month | $12/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
| Intake specialist | $1,999/month | $12/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
| Receptionist | $1,999/month | $12/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
Source: https://www.wishup.co/pricing, checked 11 November 2026.
What it costs at different volumes
| Monthly hours | Wishup | How it's priced | HireParalegals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $999 | half-day plan (4 hrs/day) | $347–$693 |
| 20 hrs/week | $999 | half-day plan (4 hrs/day) | $693–$1,387 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,999 | full-time price (no published part-time rate) | $1,040–$2,080 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,999 | full-time monthly price | $1,387–$2,773 |
What Wishup publishes
- Prime VA $999/month for 4 hours a day or $1,999/month for 8 hours a day; Elite VA $2,999 (8 hours); US-based VA $5,400/month.
- Its FAQ notes Indian VAs do not make cold calls; US-based VAs can.
Terms at a glance
| Model | Monthly, full-time |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 4 hours/day |
| Contract | Cancel anytime |
| Setup / fees | Not stated |
| Team location | India (US-based tier available) |
| Hours | US business hours |
| Spanish | Not stated on its pages |
| Replacement | Free VA replacement |
| Time to start | 60-minute onboarding |
| Roles | Legal assistant |
How we scored it
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Legal specialisation | 5/10 | General provider; legal is one industry among many |
| Cost at our reference scenario | 8/10 | $1,999/month at our reference scenario: a full-time remote legal assistant (40 hrs/wk) |
| US-hours coverage | 5/10 | Partial overlap with US hours |
| Flexibility of commitment | 7/10 | Half-day plan; cancel anytime |
| Replacement terms | 8/10 | Free VA replacement |
| Spanish / bilingual | 3/10 | No Spanish offer stated |
| Total | 36/60 | Scoring method |
Our assessment, criterion by criterion
Legal specialisation: 5/10
General provider; legal is one industry among many. A generalist will follow your script, but legal judgement has to be written into it: which questions screen out a case, which callers go straight to an attorney, and what never to say.
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: 8/10
$1,999/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: 5/10
Partial overlap with US hours. Overlap with US hours is partial; plan hand-offs and response times around it.
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: 7/10
Half-day plan; cancel anytime. 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 VA replacement. 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 Wishup 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 | $999 | — | $11,988 |
| 20 hrs/week | $999 | — | $11,988 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,999 | — | $23,988 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,999 | — | $23,988 |
Where it gets cheaper or dearer than a dedicated hire
| Hours | Wishup | HireParalegals (entry rate) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $999 | $347 | +$652 |
| 20 hrs/week | $999 | $693 | +$306 |
| 30 hrs/week | $1,999 | $1,040 | +$959 |
| 40 hrs/week | $1,999 | $1,387 | +$612 |
Pros
- Clear monthly pricing
- Half-day plan available
- Free replacement
Cons
- Not legal-specific
- Indian VAs not used for calling
- No Spanish offer
How Wishup 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 Wishup 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.