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A practical checklist for US law firms hiring a remote bilingual legal assistant or paralegal: supervision duties (ABA 08-451), California paralegal rules, contracts, payroll options and security.
Best for: Hiring a full-time employee abroad without a local entity
Deel lists EOR from $599/employee/month and contractor management from $49/contractor/month.
Published pricing: EOR from $599/employee/month; contractors from $49/contractor/month; Contractor of Record from $325/month; US PEO from $125/employee/month. Source (2026-10-31)
Best for: Contractor hires where misclassification protection matters
Remote lists Contractor Management from $29/month, and Contractor Management Plus ($99) includes misclassification indemnity per its page.
Published pricing: EOR from $599/employee/month (annual contracts); Contractor Management from $29/contractor/month; Contractor Management Plus $99; Contractor of Record $325; PEO from $99/employee/month. Source (2026-10-31)
Best for: Firms already on Gusto paying a few contractors abroad
Gusto lists contractor payments in 120+ countries with no monthly per-contractor fee (FX and service fees apply).
Published pricing: Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/person; Premium $180/mo + $22/person. Source (2026-10-31)
| Product | Published pricing | Trial / buying | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deel EOR & contractors | EOR from $599/employee/month; contractors from $49/contractor/month; Contractor of Record from $325/month; US PEO from $125/employee/month. | Demo | Official page 2026-10-31 |
| Remote EOR & contractors | EOR from $599/employee/month (annual contracts); Contractor Management from $29/contractor/month; Contractor Management Plus $99; Contractor of Record $325; PEO from $99/employee/month. | Demo | Official page 2026-10-31 |
| Gusto HR & payroll | Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/person; Premium $180/mo + $22/person. | Month-to-month, cancel anytime (per FAQ) | Official page 2026-10-31 |
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ABA Formal Opinion 08-451 says lawyers may outsource legal and nonlegal support work. The lawyer stays responsible for competence and supervision (Model Rules 1.1, 5.1 and 5.3), must protect confidential information, and must avoid assisting unauthorized practice. Check your own state's rules and ethics opinions too.
California defines who may be called a paralegal in Business and Professions Code §6450. The section covers work under attorney supervision, education or experience qualifications, and continuing education every two years (four hours of legal ethics plus four hours of general or specialized law). §6452 restricts using the title without meeting those qualifications. Many firms give remote hires a title such as "legal assistant" or "bilingual case assistant" unless the qualifications are met. Confirm with your ethics counsel.
Options: an independent contractor agreement (classification risk depends on local law), an Employer of Record, or a staffing partner who recruits, employs and supervises day to day while you direct the legal work. Get local legal and tax advice for the worker's country.
Use firm-managed accounts with MFA, least-privilege access in your case management system, no client files on personal devices, and an offboarding checklist that removes access the same day.
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This site is owned by SupportMates LLC. We provide bilingual (English/Spanish) remote staff based in Guatemala to US law firms and businesses for intake, case follow-up and paralegal support supervised by your attorneys, at one monthly rate.
Book a 15-minute call Calculate your savingsGenerally yes, for non-advice tasks under your supervision. Tell clients who is working on their matter, never let the assistant give legal advice, and check your state's rules.
Usually on fees, but an EOR takes on local employment compliance. The right choice depends on hours, control and local law.