Senior Paralegal (Licensed Attorney)

BruntWork; Philippines; Remote; PHP 781,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible

Sundry home office stipend

Job summary

BruntWork is seeking a Licensed Attorney to join as a Senior Paralegal supporting a U.S.-based law firm. You will deliver high-impact paralegal support, in-depth legal research, document drafting, and case management to U.S. attorneys and managing partners.

The role requires a J.D. or equivalent, an active law license, and 2–3 years of senior paralegal experience. This is a remote, work-from-home position based in the Philippines with EST schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Active, valid Law License/Bar Admission in home jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years of active legal practice or senior-level paralegal experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with U.S. Legal Tech and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth legal research on U.S. statutes, case law and regulations using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Fastcase.
• Draft complex legal documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, briefs, NDAs, contracts).
• Prepare legal memos, case summaries, deposition summaries, and trial exhibits.
• Manage case files from intake to resolution using practice management software.
• Monitor dockets, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
• Review discovery documents, medical records, and financial disclosures.
• Draft professional correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Assist with client intake, fact-gathering, and preliminary case assessments.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including legal billing and e-filing.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Case management

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

U.S. legal tech familiarity

MS Office 365

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B.

Tools

Clio

MyCase

Filevine

Smokeball

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Our client is seeking a Licensed Attorney to join their team as a Senior Paralegal supporting a U.S.-based law firm. This position is tailored specifically for qualified legal professionals who bring a sophisticated understanding of legal principles, advanced analytical reasoning, and high-level case processing capabilities. In this role, you will leverage your formal legal education and analytical training to deliver high-impact paralegal support, comprehensive legal research, document drafting, and case management directly to U.S. attorneys and managing partners.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST, with 1 hour unpaid/paid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on U.S. federal, state, and local statutes, case law, and administrative regulations using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Fastcase.
• Draft complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, briefs, non-disclosure agreements, and contract clauses.
• Prepare comprehensive legal memos, case summaries, deposition summaries, and trial exhibits.
• Manage case files from intake through resolution using legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Filevine, Smokeball).
• Monitor case dockets, track court deadlines, and maintain firm-wide litigation calendars.
• Organize, index, and review large volumes of discovery documents, medical records, or financial disclosures.
• Draft professional correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and expert witnesses.
• Assist with client intake interviews, fact-gathering, and drafting preliminary case assessments.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including legal billing entries, document formatting, and electronic filing (e-filing) across state and federal court portals.

Requirements

• Dedicated, quiet home office space conducive to handling confidential legal information.
• High-speed, reliable internet connection with a backup connection plan.
• Modern computer setup with dual-monitor capabilities (preferred).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent legal degree from an accredited law school.
• Active, valid Law License / Bar Admission in your home jurisdiction (Non-licensed paralegal applicants will not be considered for this specific role).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of active legal practice or senior-level paralegal/legal virtual assistant experience supporting U.S. law firms.
• Exceptional written and spoken English language skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
• Familiarity with U.S. Legal Tech (Clio, Filevine, MyCase, Smokeball, Westlaw, LexisNexis) and advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Proven ability to analyze complex facts, synthesize legal arguments, and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability across litigation support, transactional & corporate, or regulatory practice areas.
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations