Legal Assistant - Litigation | Hybrid, Night shift

MicroSourcing International; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare on day one

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

MicroSourcing, a leading offshore managed services provider in the Philippines, seeks a Legal Assistant - Litigation to support busy corporate litigation matters. You will assist attorneys with case preparation, research, discovery, drafting, and trial support while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

The role is hybrid with a night shift in Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City, requiring 1-2+ years of paralegal experience and strong legal research, drafting, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from intake through trial.
• Experience drafting interrogatories, document requests, and other discovery materials.
• Strong legal research, cite-checking, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebook citation standards and Rule 9A requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support through all stages of business and commercial litigation.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, discovery, document review, and trial preparation.
• Draft and assist with interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery materials.
• Conduct legal research and perform accurate cite-checking using Bluebook standards.
• Proofread pleadings, legal documents and filings for accuracy and consistency.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, and correspondence.
• Prepare documents related to Rule 9A and ensure compliance.
• Manage electronic discovery and document review using litigation support platforms.
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate and track case deadlines, filings, and related activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Bluebook proficiency

Cite-checking

Document review

Communication

Job description

Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!

Position: Legal Assistant - Litigation

Location: Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City

Work setup & shift: Hybrid, Night shift

Why join MicroSourcing?

You'll Have

Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time-off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses.

A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.

Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a company that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Your Role

As a Legal Assistant - Litigation, you will:

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout all stages of business and commercial litigation, from case intake through trial.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, discovery, document review, and trial preparation.
• Draft and assist with interrogatories, requests for production/document requests, and other litigation-related discovery materials.
• Conduct legal research and perform accurate cite-checking using Bluebook citation standards.
• Proofread pleadings, legal documents, correspondence, filings, and other materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and manage documents related to Rule 9A and ensure applicable requirements are followed.
• Manage electronic discovery and assist with document review using litigation support platforms.
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate and track case deadlines, filings, depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information.
• Provide general litigation support and assist with additional case-related tasks as needed.

What You Need

Non-negotiables

• 1-2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably supporting business or commercial litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and ability to support cases from intake through trial.
• Experience drafting interrogatories, document requests, and other litigation discovery materials.
• Strong legal research, cite-checking, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebook citation standards and a strong understanding of Rule 9A requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills/expertise

• Experience supporting business, commercial, or complex litigation matters.
• Experience with electronic discovery, document review, and litigation support platforms.
• Experience assisting with deposition, hearing, and trial preparation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.

About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.

Our commitment to 100% YOU

MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in our people's diversity and talent. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, and making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive.

At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan - it's our commitment. Our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your unique authentic self - we celebrate it, valuing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%!

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