Legal Assistant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with expertise in legal research, document review, and contract analysis to support our North American legal team. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), is licensed to practice law in the Philippines, and has experience with North American legal systems.
As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in legal documentation, while providing strategic support to attorneys and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

? Conduct legal research on North American laws, regulations, and case precedents.
? Review, proofread, and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure clarity and compliance.
? Assist in contract negotiation and risk assessment, providing legal insights.
? Manage case files, due diligence, and compliance checks for various legal matters.
? Liaise with internal teams and external counsel on regulatory requirements and legal strategies.
? Support dispute resolution and litigation processes, including drafting legal memoranda and pleadings.
? Ensure adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards, and best practices in legal documentation.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
Licensed to practice law in the Philippines and in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
5+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to North American legal systems.
Willing to work North American hours to support legal teams in the U.S. and Canada.
Strong expertise in contract law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and legal research.
Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and negotiation skills.
Experience using legal software, research tools, and case management systems.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Tools to know:

Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, CanLII
Contract & Document Management: DocuSign, Clio, iManage
Drafting & Proofing: Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Adobe Acrobat Pro
Compliance & Regulatory Research: SEC EDGAR, FINRA, Canadian Justice Laws
Time Tracking & Billing: Clio Manage, Bill4Time
Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom



Good to Have:
E-Discovery & Litigation Support: Relativity, Everlaw
AI-Powered Legal Tools: Casetext, ROSS Intelligence
Project Management: Monday.com, Jira, Airtable
CRM for Legal Client Management: Salesforce, HubSpot

Why Join Us?
Work with an international legal team handling complex and high-impact cases.
Gain valuable experience in North American legal practices.
Opportunity to develop expertise in cross-border legal support and compliance.
Remote role with competitive compensation based on experience.

Application Process:
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