Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal correspondence in compliance with US, EU, AU, and UK laws.
- Manage and organise legal files, contracts, and case documentation in digital and physical formats.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and legal requirements in 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 activity for reporting purposes.
- Ad hoc tasks as needed to support the legal team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Management, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with US, EU, AU, and/or UK legal systems and regulations.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Excellent English communication skills: Reading: High quality for legal documents.
- Excellent English communication skills: Writing: High quality for contracts and legal correspondence.
- Excellent English communication skills: Speaking: Neutral accent for effective communication with clients and legal teams.
- Proficient in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management tools.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Tech-savvy with knowledge of legal tech tools, cloud-based systems, and document automation software.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (HMO)
- Performance Incentives
- Job Security and Stability
- Paid Training
- Inclusive Culture
- Upskilling Opportunities
- 100% Work-From-Home
- Exceptionally Supportive Team
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Fun Work Environment
- Holiday & Overtime Pay
Additional Information
- This is an opening exclusively for Filipino candidates.
- US work hours (20-40 hours per week)
- Only qualified candidates will be invited to take the assessment & scheduled for an interview.
- Please whitelist the domains "lever.co" and "hire.lever.co" with your email provider to make sure you get our emails.
- USB Headset with Noise Cancellation feature required.
- Working Webcam required.
- Main and backup computer: at least 1.8 GHz processor with at least 4GB RAM required.
- Main Internet Service Speed: at least 25 Mbps wired connection required.
- Backup Internet Service Speed: at least 10 Mbps required.
