Remote Estate Planning Legal Assistant

RecruitGo Careers; Quezon City; Remote; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Collaborative team environment

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

RecruitGo Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the supervising attorney in estate planning. You will draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and deeds using firm templates and attorney guidance.

You will also communicate with clients, schedule appointments, provide case updates, and coordinate signing meetings while maintaining organized case files in Clio or CaseStatus. Remote work setup with a 10 PM–6 AM Manila Time schedule.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Client-service-focused attitude with a professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.
• Experience in estate planning or legal support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents using firm templates and attorney guidance.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, drafts, steps, and appointments.
• Prepare and organize estate planning binders and signing documents.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital case files in case management systems like Clio or CaseStatus.
• Track timelines, deadlines, and workflows; flag required actions to attorneys.
• Conduct limited legal research and assist with assembling complex trust packages.
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth case progression.
• Finalize documents and assist with deed recording and post-signing follow-up.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client-service-focused

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Multitasking

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Estate planning knowledge

Tools

Clio

CaseStatus

Job description

RecruitGo Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the supervising attorney in estate planning. You will draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and deeds using firm templates and attorney guidance.

You will also communicate with clients, schedule appointments, provide case updates, and coordinate signing meetings while maintaining organized case files in Clio or CaseStatus. Remote work setup with a 10 PM–6 AM Manila Time schedule.