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The legal virtual assistant has moved from novelty to a genuine staffing alternative, and that shift has created understandable confusion about how these roles stack up against traditional paralegals.

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Clients hire virtual assistants to tasks off their plates. VA’s support and sometimes run the back end of a client’s business so that the founder can concentrate on growth and high-level strategies.

VAs charge $12-$50/hr, varying by task complexity; clerical duties are less costly than specialized ones. Virtual assistants work independently, requiring self-provided tools, tax handling, and set ...