Remote Legal Admin Assistant – Australian Criminal Law

Peoplegig; Manila; Remote; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Criminal Law Firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide remote administrative support from the Philippines. You will manage diaries, file matters in Actionstep, prepare court documents, and liaise with clients and stakeholders under lawyer direction.

This role does not involve legal advice; it emphasizes meticulous document handling, deadlines, and secure confidential communications.

Qualifications

• Three years of legal administration or paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting an Australian law firm is strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting legal documents and court-related materials using templates.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Teams and electronic document management.

Responsibilities

• Manage lawyers' diaries and court schedules, client meetings, videolinks, and appointments.
• Create and update client/matter files in Actionstep; maintain organised electronic files.
• Draft court forms and correspondences using approved templates; lodge documents via CMS/County Court.
• Coordinate with clients, informants, barristers and other stakeholders; follow up on requests.
• Ensure documents are complete, properly named, saved, and accessible to lawyers.

Skills

Diary management

Legal administration

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

English communication

Tools

Actionstep

Court filing systems

Job description

Australian Criminal Law Firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide remote administrative support from the Philippines. You will manage diaries, file matters in Actionstep, prepare court documents, and liaise with clients and stakeholders under lawyer direction.

This role does not involve legal advice; it emphasizes meticulous document handling, deadlines, and secure confidential communications.