[Hiring] Remote Litigation Support Attorney @Manila Recruitment

Role Description

This is a great opportunity to join a client-focused, full-service New York law firm known for its hands-on approach, broad litigation and transactional practice, and strong commitment to delivering strategic counsel on matters that matter most.

• Conduct legal research
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands, petitions, and client correspondence
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with active litigation matters
• Collaborate on document preparation and case workflows
• Execute established workflows using firm databases and document systems
• Make necessary adjustments to documents based on case-specific circumstances
• Participate in flexible project work when regular caseload is current

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of litigation experience
• Prior litigation experience is required, with preference given to candidates with US litigation exposure
• Must be fluent in English and possess excellent English speaking, reading, and writing abilities
• Experience in customer service
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have access to WIFI
• Must have a computer and a cell phone with WIFI capabilities
• Not a job hopper

Requirements

• Experience in law firm is highly desired
• Database management preferred
• Having diverse experience in handling civil cases is a big plus

Job “Soft” Skill Requirements (Personal)

• Must be a self-starter
• Must be a fast and eager learner
• Must have a strong aim to please
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must maintain a positive and polite persona
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Must be responsive and value clear communication
• Must be honest, forthright, and direct (we value input)

Job “Technical” Skill Requirements (Generic/Application)

• Must be proficient, or must be willing to learn proficiency, in the following applications:
• Google Search Engine
• Gmail
• OneDrive
• MS Teams
• ChatGPT (and other AI platforms)
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Employment Type

Independent Contract - Freelance

Schedule

Monday to Friday – 08:30 AM and 5:00 PM US EST

Location

Remote

Industry

Law Practice