Legal Assistant — Dynamic Support for U.S. Law Firms

Careers at Scale Up Staffing; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,274,768 - 2,124,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Scale Up Staffing is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support US law firms from our Philippines-based team. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents, organize case files, and assist attorneys with research.

You will manage e-filing across court portals, track deadlines, schedule depositions, and maintain case management systems. The role requires bilingual English and Spanish, strong writing, and the ability to work US business hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company.
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures and civil court processes.
• Experience with case management systems.
• U.S. law experience 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.

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, keeping calendars current.
• Maintain and update case management systems with accurate, current information.
• Handle client communications and provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

US law firm experience

Litigation procedures

Case management systems

E-filing portal

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

US business hours

Job description

Scale Up Staffing is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support US law firms from our Philippines-based team. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents, organize case files, and assist attorneys with research.

You will manage e-filing across court portals, track deadlines, schedule depositions, and maintain case management systems. The role requires bilingual English and Spanish, strong writing, and the ability to work US business hours.