Paralegal (AU Legal Services)

ConnectOS; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Financial assistance

13th month pay

Sleeping quarters

Wellness facilities

Team events

Central location

Job summary

ConnectOS in Metro Manila seeks a paralegal with 2+ years of experience to support Australian lawyers. LEAP software experience and strong organization are essential for this hybrid role (4 days WFH and 1 onsite weekly).

You will provide paralegal and admin support to lawyers, manage legal files in LEAP, draft wills and powers of attorney, assist with litigation, coordinate mediations, and maintain client data. Training provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house team.
• Experience supporting Australian lawyers is preferred.
• Hands-on LEAP Legal Software experience.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to lawyers and the Practice Lead.
• Manage legal files, documents, and deadlines using LEAP.
• Draft and prepare wills, powers of attorney, and guardians documents for review (training provided).
• Assist with litigation matters, including court documents and briefs.
• Coordinate mediations, expert appointments, counsel, and other legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate client and matter information in LEAP.
• Manage diaries, schedules, filing, and other legal administration tasks.

Skills

Paralegal exp

Australian exp

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 2+ years of Paralegal experience, preferably supporting Australian lawyers
• Previous Australian legal experience is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with LEAP Legal Software
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup (4 days WFH and 1 Onsite/weekly)

Schedule: 6:00AM-3:00PM PHT

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years of Paralegal experience, preferably supporting Australian lawyers
• Previous Australian legal experience is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with LEAP Legal Software
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup (4 days WFH and 1 Onsite/weekly)

What You’ll Do

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to lawyers and the Practice Lead
• Manage legal files, documents, correspondence, and deadlines using LEAP
• Draft and prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardian documents for lawyer review (Training to be provided)
• Assist with litigation matters, including court documents, annexures, briefs, and correspondence
• Coordinate mediations, expert appointments, Counsel, and other legal requirements
• Maintain accurate client and matter information in LEAP
• Manage diaries, schedules, filing, and other legal administration tasks

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Hybrid (1day Onsite and 4 days WFH/ weekly)
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Join an established Australian law firm and provide high-quality legal and administrative support across Estate Planning and Litigation matters.

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Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age', race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.