Senior Paralegal / Virtual Assistant (U.S. Legal Experience)

Philippines
VA/EA – Operations /
Legal / Full -Time /
Remote
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced paralegal-level virtual assistant to support a busy U.S. attorney with litigation and administrative tasks. This is a hands-on role where you will be directly involved in case management, docket updates, filings and correspondence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of paralegal experience (minimum 5 years required), excellent English skills and the ability to work independently with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities
Docket Management: Review dockets, track deadlines, update case management systems, and ensure important dates are not missed.
Court Filings: Prepare and submit filings on NYSCEF (New York) and New Jersey court filing systems.
Document Retrieval: Pull relevant documents from dockets and organize them for attorney review.
Legal Correspondence: Draft, revise, and format letters, motions, and other legal documents as requested.
Email & Communication: Respond to client or court emails professionally and promptly, draft communications when directed.
Legal Research: Perform basic legal research as needed.
General Support: Handle ad hoc administrative tasks related to case preparation and management.

Requirements
✅ Experience: Minimum 5 years as a paralegal (7+ years strongly preferred).
✅ U.S. Legal Knowledge: Familiar with U.S. litigation process, court filings, and legal terminology.
✅ Technical Skills: Proficient with online court filing systems (NYSCEF, NJ Courts), Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and basic case management systems.
✅ Communication: Excellent written and spoken English. Strong ability to draft and revise documents.
✅ Proactivity: Willing to ask clarifying questions and take initiative to keep cases moving forward.
✅ Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when updating deadlines and preparing legal documents.

Nice to Have
Prior experience supporting a solo attorney or small law firm.
Familiarity with case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar).
Ability to work U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
$800 - $900 a month
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