Litigation & Dispute Resolution Paralegal - AU Experienced (FOR POOLING)

Law Assist Pty Ltd; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Assist Pty Ltd in Manila is seeking a resilient Litigation & Dispute Resolution Paralegal to support our disputes team across complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, and restructuring matters. You will handle e-discovery, prepare court bundles, and coordinate court filings while meeting strict deadlines and coordinating with barristers, witnesses, and clients.

Hybrid work: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated litigation paralegal experience within an Australian law firm.
• Tertiary qualifications in Law or Paralegal Studies.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms (Relativity, Nuix) and knowledge of Australian civil procedure.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under strict court deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale e-discovery processes using litigation support software.
• Prepare court bundles, chronologies, briefs, and trial materials in line with court rules.
• Coordinate electronic court filings and arrange service of documents.
• Conduct targeted legal research on case law, statutes, and regulatory updates.
• Liaise with barristers, experts, investigators, and clients to schedule conferences and gather instructions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Dispute resolution

Analytical mindset

Education

Law or Paralegal Studies

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Job description

Location: Eastwood, Quezon City

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM MNL)

Work Set-up: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2days WFH) / Full WFH option

Practice Group: Commercial Litigation / Regulatory Investigations / Insolvency

Position Summary

We are looking for a resilient, organised, and analytical Litigation & Dispute Resolution Paralegal to assist our disputes team across complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, and restructuring matters. You will provide vital procedural and evidentiary support from initial instructions through to mediation, hearing, and enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes, reviewing, coding, and indexing evidentiary documents using litigation support software.
• Prepare court bundles, chronologies, briefs to counsel, witness statement folders, and trial preparation materials in strict compliance with court rules.
• Coordinate electronic court filings (e.g., Commonwealth Courts Portal, state Supreme/District Court registries) and arrange service of court documents.
• Conduct targeted legal research on case law, statutory provisions, and regulatory enforcement updates.
• Liaise professionally with barristers' clerks, expert witnesses, investigators, and clients to schedule conferences and gather instructions.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Mandatory: Demonstrated experience as a Litigation Paralegal gained within an Australian law firm.
• Completed or current tertiary qualifications in Law or Paralegal Studies.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Nuix) and familiarity with Australian state and federal court civil procedure rules.
• Exceptional organisational skills, sharp analytical focus, and the composure to work effectively under strict court-imposed deadlines.