Verdict
VirtualStaffing.com — From $2,227/month. Best for: PI firms hiring specialist roles at published monthly prices
Wrong choice if: You need fewer than 40 hours a week, or written contract and replacement terms up front.
Our take for Legal Support Directory readers
VirtualStaffing.com has the broadest legal role list with monthly prices, including PI specialists (demand writer, lien negotiator, document collector). Full-time only.
Pricing as published
| Role | Price | Hourly equivalent | Spanish surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal assistant | $2,227/month | $13/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
| Paralegal | $2,922/month | $17/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
| Intake specialist | $2,227/month | $13/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
| Case manager | $2,525/month | $15/hour at 40 hrs/wk | — |
Source: https://www.virtualstaffing.com/services, checked 11 November 2026.
What it costs at different volumes
| Monthly hours | VirtualStaffing.com | How it's priced | HireParalegals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $2,227 | full-time price (no published part-time rate) | $347–$693 |
| 20 hrs/week | $2,227 | full-time price (no published part-time rate) | $693–$1,387 |
| 30 hrs/week | $2,227 | full-time price (no published part-time rate) | $1,040–$2,080 |
| 40 hrs/week | $2,227 | full-time monthly price | $1,387–$2,773 |
What VirtualStaffing.com publishes
- Full-time staff 'starting at $12/hr' with monthly prices per role.
- Legal Assistant $2,227/month, Paralegal $2,922, Intake Specialist $2,227, Case Manager $2,525, Remote Attorney $3,323, Demand Writer $2,997, Document Collector $2,227, Lien Negotiator $2,922.
- Every listed role is shown as English and Spanish.
Terms at a glance
| Model | Monthly, full-time |
|---|---|
| Minimum | Full-time |
| Contract | Not stated on the services page |
| Setup / fees | Not stated |
| Team location | Latin America |
| Hours | US business hours |
| Spanish | Yes, as standard |
| Replacement | Not stated |
| Time to start | Not stated |
| Roles | Legal assistant, Paralegal, Intake specialist, 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 | 8/10 | $2,227/month at our reference scenario: a full-time legal assistant (40 hrs/wk) |
| Pricing transparency | 9/10 | Full price list published |
| Flexibility of commitment | 5/10 | Full-time roles only; contract terms not published |
| Spanish / bilingual | 9/10 | Spanish-speaking staff available without a stated surcharge |
| Replacement terms | 4/10 | Replacement terms not published |
| Total | 44/60 | 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: 8/10
$2,227/month at our reference scenario: a full-time 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).
Pricing transparency: 9/10
Full price list published. You can price it against your own volume before talking to sales, which is what our calculator does.
What we measure: Whether you can see the price before a sales call: a full published price list scores 9, a starting rate 7, an approximate figure 6, 'on request' 3. Highest on this criterion here: HireParalegals (9), VirtualStaffing.com (9), Get Staffed Up (9).
Flexibility of commitment: 5/10
Full-time roles only; contract terms not published. 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).
Spanish / bilingual: 9/10
Spanish-speaking staff available without a stated surcharge. Spanish-speaking callers can be screened and followed up in Spanish without an extra fee.
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), VirtualStaffing.com (9).
Replacement terms: 4/10
Replacement terms not published. Replacement isn't promised in writing. Ask for it in the contract before you sign.
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).
What VirtualStaffing.com 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 | $2,227 | — | $26,724 |
| 20 hrs/week | $2,227 | — | $26,724 |
| 30 hrs/week | $2,227 | — | $26,724 |
| 40 hrs/week | $2,227 | — | $26,724 |
Where it gets cheaper or dearer than a dedicated hire
| Hours | VirtualStaffing.com | HireParalegals (entry rate) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | $2,227 | $347 | +$1,880 |
| 20 hrs/week | $2,227 | $693 | +$1,534 |
| 30 hrs/week | $2,227 | $1,040 | +$1,187 |
| 40 hrs/week | $2,227 | $1,387 | +$840 |
Pros
- Widest list of PI-specific roles (demand writer, lien negotiator, document collector)
- Monthly price published for every role
- English/Spanish listed for every role at no stated surcharge
Cons
- Full-time only on the services page
- Contract terms and replacement policy not published
- Receptionist role not listed
How VirtualStaffing.com compares on price
Every provider on Legal Support Directory at our reference scenario (a full-time 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 VirtualStaffing.com 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?
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.