Legal Assistant - Freelance, Remote

Department: Specialized Roles

Location: Philippines

Compensation: $7.00 / hour

Description About the Client Our client is a legal services firm that supports clients through professional legal guidance and case management. Their team values accuracy, organization, and reliable administrative support to keep legal matters moving efficiently. They are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can help maintain organized case records, manage documentation, and support the team’s day-to-day legal workflows.

Why does this role exist? The Legal Assistant will provide case management and administrative legal support to help the team organize, track, and maintain case-related information efficiently. This role is essential to keeping documentation accurate, monitoring deadlines and outstanding tasks, and ensuring the team has access to up-to-date case records. The ideal candidate has a background in law or relevant legal work experience and can support the team with dependable, well-organized legal administrative workflows.

The Impact you’ll make Legal Case Management

• Organize, track, and update legal cases to maintain accurate and accessible case information.
• Maintain structured digital case files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor case progress, deadlines, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely completion of outstanding tasks.

Legal Documentation & File Management

• Assist with preparing, organizing, and reviewing legal documents as directed by the team.
• Ensure case files and documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Retrieve and organize case-related information to support efficient access to important records.

Case Coordination & Follow-Up

• Track outstanding case-related tasks, pending documentation, and action items.
• Follow up on pending items to help keep cases progressing according to established timelines.
• Communicate relevant case updates and outstanding requirements to the internal team.

Legal Administrative Support

• Support the team’s day-to-day legal administrative workflows and case management processes.
• Assist with maintaining organized documentation systems and consistent recordkeeping practices.
• Help improve workflow efficiency by ensuring case information is properly organized and readily available.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required:

• Background in law as a lawyer, law student, or through relevant legal work experience.
• Experience supporting legal case management, documentation, or related legal administrative workflows.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve legal records and digital case files accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when handling case-related information and legal documentation.
• Ability to track deadlines, monitor pending tasks, and follow up on outstanding requirements reliably.

Your superpowers are…

• Legal Documentation: Comfortable organizing and assisting with the preparation and review of legal documents as directed.
• Case Management: Able to track case progress, maintain records, and manage multiple outstanding tasks systematically.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Keeps files structured, information accurate, and documentation easy to retrieve.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks, monitors deadlines, and follows through on pending action items.
• Clear Communication: Provides timely, professional updates and communicates outstanding requirements effectively.
• Discretion & Professionalism: Understands the importance of confidentiality and careful handling of sensitive legal information.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identifies missing documentation, incomplete records, and pending follow-ups before they disrupt the workflow.

WFH Set-Up:

• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

You should apply if…

• You enjoy bringing structure and organization to complex, detail-heavy work.
• You take accuracy seriously, especially when handling legal records and important documentation.
• You are proactive about tracking deadlines, following up on pending items, and keeping others informed.
• You can work independently while following established procedures and the team’s instructi…