Paralegal (U.S. Law Firm – Legal Research & Drafting; Case Management)

I am a U.S.-based attorney seeking a part-time paralegal to assist with U.S. legal research and internal drafting.

This role is research- and writing-heavy and is ideal for someone with a law degree or bar admission outside the United States who is comfortable working under close attorney supervision.

This position does not involve client communication, court appearances, or independent legal advice.

Core Responsibilities

• Legal research using U.S. statutes, regulations, and case law
• Drafting internal research memoranda and case summaries
• Preparing first-pass drafts of motions or briefs for attorney review
• Cite-checking and organizing legal authorities
• Document review and factual timeline preparation

All work is reviewed and finalized by a U.S.-licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications (Read Carefully)

Strongly preferred:
• Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent)
• Bar admission in the Philippines or another non-U.S. jurisdiction

Required:
• Excellent written English
• Comfort researching U.S. law (federal and state)
• Ability to distinguish binding vs. persuasive authority
• Clear, concise legal writing
• Reliability and responsiveness during agreed working hours

Paralegal certification is not required.

Work Details

• Part-time (approximately 10–20 hours per week to start)
• Fully remote
• Paid hourly
• Work assigned with clear instructions and deadlines
• Trial period with a paid research/writing assignment

This is potentially a long-term role for the right person.

How to Apply (Important – Applications without this will be ignored)

Please include all of the following in your application:

-A brief summary of your legal background
-Your current availability (hours per week)
-Your desired hourly rate
-Confirmation that you are comfortable completing a short paid trial task
-A short writing sample or a paragraph answering this question:
-In researching an unfamiliar U.S. legal issue, how do you determine whether a case is binding or persuasive authority?

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys research, writing, and precision, and who is comfortable receiving feedback and revising drafts. If that sounds like you, I’d be glad to hear from you.