Legal Intake and Paralegal/Receptionist

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: TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

: SALARY

$5/hour

: HOURS PER WEEK

20

: DATE UPDATED

Oct 15, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Support Specialist (Remote – Philippines)
Company: The Legal Joint, LLC
Location: Remote, Philippines
Employment: Part-Time, with opportunity for Full-Time
Schedule: 20–25 hours per week during U.S. Eastern Time business hours
Pay: $5 USD per hour
About Our Firm
The Legal Joint, LLC is a growing U.S.-based law firm specializing in family law, estate planning and probate, and small business law. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality legal services while maintaining excellent client care and efficient case management.
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant / Paralegal Support Specialist to join our team.
This is initially a part-time position with the goal of transitioning to full-time following a successful probationary period, based on performance and the firm's needs.
We are looking for someone with legal administrative experience who understands the importance of deadlines, accurate documentation, confidentiality, and consistent follow-through.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Case Management & Paralegal Support
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with managing active legal matters.
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic case files.
• Track case progress, outstanding documents, and assigned tasks.
• Assist with preparing, formatting, proofreading, and organizing legal documents.
• Prepare draft routine correspondence, notices, and administrative forms using firm templates.
• Assist with assembling court filings, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor case management tasks and follow up with team members regarding outstanding items.
• Ensure documents and correspondence are properly saved and labeled in the firm's case management system.
Court Correspondence & Deadline Tracking
• Review incoming court notices, orders, and correspondence.
• Identify and flag upcoming hearings, filing deadlines, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Assist with maintaining accurate case calendars and hearing information.
• Monitor court dockets and update case records as directed.
• Assist with preparing documents for electronic filing under attorney supervision.
• Notify the appropriate team members of urgent court communications.
Client Services & Communication
• Communicate with existing clients regarding administrative case matters.
• Request missing documents and follow up on outstanding client information.
• Provide routine case status updates as directed by attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with scheduling client meetings, preparation appointments, and hearings.
• Help ensure clients receive timely responses and understand the next administrative steps in their cases.
• Escalate legal questions or concerns to the appropriate attorney.
Administrative & Law Firm Operations
• Review, sort, and distribute incoming electronic and scanned mail.
• Organize incoming legal correspondence and ensure proper routing.
• Maintain accurate records in MyCase and other firm systems.
• Assist with document collection, file organization, and administrative case preparation.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with special projects and ongoing administrative needs.
• Help improve internal workflows and ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Required Qualifications
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Previous experience working as a legal assistant, paralegal assistant, legal virtual assistant, or in a law firm administrative position strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal office procedures and document management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Comfortable using cloud-based software and learning new systems.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Reliable computer, high-speed internet, and quiet remote workspace.
• Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Completion of IQ test on ----------
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting U.S.-based attorneys or law firms.
• Familiarity with family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
• Experience with court dockets, electronic filing systems, and legal document preparation.
• Familiarity with MyCase or similar legal practice management software.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, PDF editing, and document organization.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that working in a law firm requires more than completing administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
• Understands the importance of court deadlines and accurate case records.
• Takes initiative and follows through without constant supervision.
• Is detail-oriented and catches mistakes before they become problems.
• Communicates clearly with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Can manage multiple cases and assignments simultaneously.
• Is comfortable following legal office procedures and established workflows.
• Wants to develop their legal support skills and grow with our firm.
This is a legal support position. All substantive legal work will be performed under attorney supervision, and the employee will not independently provide legal advice.
Compensation & Growth Opportunity
• Starting Pay: $5 USD per hour.
• Initial Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 20–25 hours per week.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Growth Opportunity: We anticipate transitioning this position to full-time (40 hours per week) following a successful probationary period, subject to performance and business needs.
We are looking for someone interested in a stable, long-term position and growing with our law firm.
How to Apply
Please email all application materials to ---------- be considered, applicants must submit:
1. Resume
An updated resume highlighting your legal, administrative, and client services experience.
2. Required 3-Minute Introduction Video
Please record a video introducing yourself and answering the following questions:
• Tell us about yourself and your professional background.
• What experience do you have working with law firms, attorneys, or legal documents?
• Describe your experience managing multiple tasks, deadlines, or client files.
• What software or case management systems have you used?
• Why do you believe you would be a good fit for our law firm?
3. Availability
Confirm your availability to work 20–25 hours per week during U.S. Eastern Time business hours and your interest in transitioning to full-time.

Email Subject Line: Legal Assistant Application – Client Care Matters
Important: Applications without both a resume and a three-minute introduction video will not be considered.
We look forward to finding a dependable, detail-oriented legal support professional to join our team!

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Paralegal Legal Writing Client Relationship Management

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Legal Intake and Paralegal/Receptionist

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TYPE OF WORK

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HOURS PER WEEK

DATE UPDATED

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