Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal., Fluent in English, both written and spoken., Technologically proficient with legal software and administrative tasks., Experience or familiarity with family law, especially California family law, is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Provide remote support for family law cases, including filings and case tracking.

Draft, edit, and organize legal documents.

Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.

Manage communication with clients, courts, and third parties.

Job description

About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable, experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a U.S.-based family law practice. This is a part-time, remote role, ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional based in the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal support experience and be fluent in English, tech-savvy, and capable of handling day-to-day legal administrative tasks independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide remote support for family law matters (filings, calendaring, case tracking, client follow-ups)
Draft, edit, and organize legal documents
Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries
Maintain case management systems (e.g., MyCase, Docketwise)
Manage communication with clients, courts, and third parties
Assist with scheduling, deadlines, and general admin tasks

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
Strong English fluency (written and spoken)
Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and use legal software
Familiarity with MyCase and Docketwise is a plus, but not mandatory
Experience in family law preferred; California family law experience is a strong advantage, and will be compensated accordingly
Strong organizational skills, discretion, and attention to detail