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Equipment Finance Sales Coordinator

Waterloo, IA · On-site +1

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Responsible for entry of transaction data within designated front end system and review of ... Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter.

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How much do remote legal data entry jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote legal data entry in Iowa is $26.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $33.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Legal Data Entry specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Legal Data Entry specialist, you need excellent attention to detail, strong typing skills, and a basic understanding of legal terminology, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with legal management software, document management systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is often required. Reliability, discretion, and effective time management are crucial soft skills for handling sensitive information and meeting deadlines independently. These skills and qualities ensure accurate, confidential processing of legal documents while supporting the efficiency and integrity of legal operations remotely.

What are some common challenges faced by remote legal data entry professionals, and how can they be managed?

Remote legal data entry professionals often navigate challenges such as strict confidentiality requirements, managing large volumes of sensitive information, and ensuring data accuracy. To address these, it's important to establish a secure work environment, adhere to best practices for data protection, and double-check entries for errors. Regular communication with legal teams and supervisors can help clarify expectations and prevent misinterpretations, while using secure, collaborative software can enhance efficiency and data security.

What is the difference between Remote Legal Data Entry vs Remote Legal Transcription?

AspectRemote Legal Data EntryRemote Legal Transcription
Required SkillsData entry, attention to detail, basic legal knowledgeListening skills, legal terminology, transcription accuracy
Work EnvironmentHome-based, computer-focusedHome-based, audio/video processing
Common EmployersLegal firms, document servicesLegal firms, court reporting services
CertificationsNone typically required, legal or data entry courses helpfulNone typically required, transcription training beneficial

Remote Legal Data Entry involves inputting legal information into databases with a focus on accuracy and speed, while Remote Legal Transcription requires converting audio recordings into written legal documents. Both roles are home-based and demand attention to detail, but they differ in skills and tasks involved.

What is a Remote Legal Data Entry job?

A Remote Legal Data Entry job involves entering, updating, and managing legal documents and data electronically from a remote location, such as your home. Professionals in this role typically input information from legal forms, contracts, case files, and other documents into databases or management systems. Accuracy, confidentiality, and familiarity with legal terminology are important for this position. This job allows organizations to maintain accurate legal records without requiring on-site staff.
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Court Support Specialist

Court Support Specialist

ABC Legal Services

Des Moines, IA • Remote

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

About ABC Legal Services:

ABC Legal Service is proud to be the national leader in service of process. We are a team of 1000 and growing with offices in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Chicago, Washington DC, and more. Seattle is our home and headquarters. We've been successful in this unique business for over 30 years and we continue to advance our technology and business processes to remain years ahead of what our competition is able to offer. Our focus is to expand our technology lead, acquire and integrate less efficient competitors, and tap into new segments through an integrated inbound marketing and sales approach.

Job Overview:

The Court Support team works with courts all throughout the country to ensure that upwards of 100,000+ court filings / month make it back into our system in a timely manner. As part of this team, the Court Support specialist plays a diverse role with a focus on calling / contacting courts, well as understanding how to use court dockets / websites to obtain the information we need. This role requires daily, active communication with court personnel and other team members across all channels (phone calls, e-mails and even live chats!) with the goal of getting documents back from court and into our server's hands. "Bigger picture" communications involve contacting courts for general updates and statuses as courts operations. This position is remote but located in Iowa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reach out to courts on individual orders and general court status updates, including answering questions and resolving issues related to existing orders.
  • Communicate accurately and professionally through remote voice calls and emails with a positive service attitude while interacting with court personnel, attorneys, and other clients.
  • Work in Skye (in-house application) to process documents, add informative updates / notes and other data entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Manage consistent in/outgoing phone calls to assist Courts and customers with questions, as well as managing calls from courts & customers.
  • Relay relevant, updated information from Courts to our process servers and customers as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with team members to find root causes and process inefficiencies that happen as a document makes its way to and from court.
  • Navigate & understand court dockets to understand how they communicate case documents and statuses, as well as downloading documents directly + importing into internal application as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma / GED required.
  • Legal experience preferred.
  • Prefer 1+ years of customer support / call-center / retail experience in a customer-facing, service oriented position.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable working and communicating effectively in a remote environment - using programs such as Teams/ Zoom to make outbound calls, Teams for chats, Outlook for emails.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word + other programs such as online Faxes.
  • Document manipulation experience (PDFs).
  • Ability to perform repetitive data-entry tasks with accuracy.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Quick learner and willing to learn and grow.

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team today!

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off
  • 7 Paid company holidays
  • 4 Floating holidays per-year
  • Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Health Care Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Pet Insurance

Pay Range: $15.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday