Paralegal Assistant

Overview

This role is for a Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal team remotely. The position requires conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions including the US, EU, Australia, and the UK. This opportunity is exclusively open to Filipino candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence in compliance with US, EU, AU, and UK laws.
• Manage and organize legal files, contracts, and case documentation in both digital and physical formats.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of court documents, filings, and pleadings.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence and legal activities for reporting purposes.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to support the legal team as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with US, EU, Australian, and/or UK legal systems and regulations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent English communication skills:
  • Reading: High proficiency for legal documents.
  • Writing: High proficiency for contracts and legal correspondence.
  • Speaking: Neutral accent for effective communication with clients and legal teams.
• Proficient in legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and document management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of legal technology tools, cloud-based systems, and document automation software.

Technical Requirements

• USB headset with noise cancellation feature.
• Working webcam.
• Main and backup computers with at least 1.8 GHz processor and 4GB RAM.
• Main internet connection with at least 25 Mbps wired speed.
• Backup internet connection with at least 10 Mbps speed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Insurance (HMO).
• Performance incentives.
• Job security and stability.
• Paid training.
• Inclusive work culture.
• Opportunities for upskilling and career growth.
• 100% remote work.
• Supportive team environment.
• Holiday and overtime pay.

Schedule & Location

• Work hours aligned with US time zones.
• Part-time to full-time availability (20-40 hours per week).
• Remote position based in the Philippines.

Additional Information

• Only qualified candidates will be invited for assessments and interviews.
• Referral programs are available with incentives for successful hires.