Job Title:Paralegal
Location: Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team across administrative and matter-based responsibilities. The role involves preparing draft correspondence and court documents, assisting with trial preparation, managing electronic filing systems, calculating billables, conducting conflict checks, and providing general legal administrative support.
Key Responsibilities Wills & Estates
(Role-Specific Tasks) In addition to the above, the Wills & Estates Paralegal may support with:
- Draft legal correspondence, court documents, and case summaries for solicitor review
- Assist with trial preparation and general legal administration
- Manage electronic filing systems, calendars, inboxes, billables, and conflict checks
- Conduct legal research and support discovery processes
- Draft estate planning documents, wills, powers of attorney, and advance care directives
- Support probate applications, estate administration, and liaise with executors and beneficiaries
- Trust administration and corporate trustee matters
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents
- Assisting with probate and letters of administration applications
- Preparing asset and liability schedules
- Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, and third parties
- Supporting estate administration and matter progression
Qualifications:
- Proven Paralegal experience
- Skilled in drafting legal documents, correspondence, and estate planning paperwork
- Strong knowledge of court procedures and legal compliance
- Proficient in LEAP, case management systems, and electronic filing
- Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
- Professional and discreet when liaising with clients, executors, and third parties
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following to [Confidential Information] and use the email subject
Applicant: Paralegal
- Updated resume
- Cover letter
- 1-minute Introduction Video
- Photo of work set up at home
- Screenshot of PC specs and speedtest from speedtest.net
*Note: incomplete applications will not be considered
Pre-hiring Requirements: (Not mandatory at this stage, but great to have ready)
To Help Us Move Quickly Through The Hiring Process, It Would Be Beneficial If You Already Have The Following Available Or Prepared
- 3 Character references (should be your current / previous lead or manager)
- Valid copy of NBI Clearance (for Filipino candidates)
- Valid copy of Police Clearance Certificate (for non-Filipino candidates)
