Legal Assistant

Careers at Scale Up Staffing; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,053,000 - 2,194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Careers at Scale Up Staffing seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support U.S. law firms. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, organize case files, and assist attorneys with research and drafting.

In this full-time role (40 hrs/week), you’ll manage e-filing across court portals, schedule depositions, and maintain case management systems. English and Spanish proficiency (C1+) is strongly preferred, with US business hours expected.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and civil court processes.
• Experience with case management systems.
• E-filing portal experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation.
• Manage e-filing across court portals and track filing deadlines.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, and court dates.
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate information.
• Handle client communications and provide administrative support.

Skills

Bilingual ENG/ESP (C1+)

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

E-filing portals

Job description

Detail-obsessed and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment? We want to talk to you!

We're hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support US law firms.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and trial materials
• Assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation
• Manage e-filing across court portals and track filing deadlines
• Schedule appointments, depositions, and court dates, keeping calendars current
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate, current information
• Handle client communications and provide administrative support as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Required: Prior experience at a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures and civil court processes
• Comfortable in case management systems
• E-filing portal experience is a plus
• U.S. law experience background strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (C1 English or higher)
• Strong writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Available to work U.S. business hours

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Referral bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Scale Up Staffing is committed to diversity, equality, and fair hiring. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds.