Paralegal

Position:
Paralegal

Company:
Boutique personal injury law firm

Location:
Philippines (Remote)

Employment type:
Full-time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop strong experience in personal injury law while assisting clients in securing fair compensation for serious injuries. It provides exposure to diverse injury cases in a fast-paced, client-centered environment that values empathy, clear communication, and effective advocacy.

Responsibilities:
- Support multiple personal injury cases by organizing documents, preparing legal forms, coordinating with providers, and tracking deadlines.
- Help with paperwork and administrative tasks for about 60 legal cases (primarily motor vehicle accidents, premises liability cases, medical malpractice, and some mass tort cases).
- Assist with discovery tasks, including answering interrogatories, responding to document requests, and requests for admissions.
- Gather documents like medical records, police reports, photos, and bills.
- Help fill out legal forms and court documents using templates and AI tools.
- Coordinate with different service providers (such as process servers, sheriffs, medical record vendors, and other legal vendors).
- Draft legal pleadings and complaints with supervision.
- Track tasks and deadlines using the company's platform/software.

Requirement:
- Must have practical experience working under an attorney.
- No legal degree required.
- Experience gathering legal documents is a primary task.
- Experience in Motor Vehicle/Personal Injury law is highly preferred but not required.
- Ability to handle discovery, including written discovery, interrogatories, and document requests.
- Capable of drafting pleadings and complaints.
- Proficient in coordinating with vendors and tracking tasks.
- Technologically proficient, with experience in or willingness to learn CRM and legal software systems.
- Comfortable using AI tools for legal work.
- Strong team collaboration and ability to work well with others.
- Able to work independently on back-office support tasks.
- Eager to learn and open to feedback.
- Available for quick turnaround on assignments.
- Responsive, including occasional urgent matters outside regular hours (only when needed).

Benefits:
- Work-from-home flexibility.
- Monday - Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (8:00 PM to 5:00 AM Philippine time).
- Must be available outside working hours for urgent matters.