Licensed Attorney (Remote)

DocketWorks Careers; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 4,173,000 - 4,637,000; Full time

Job summary

DocketWorks is seeking a remote paralegal professional to support U.S. attorneys with legal research, client intake, document preparation, and case management. You will work 40 hours per week, reporting to a U.S.

supervising attorney, from Pakistan, under U.S. time zones in a fully remote setup. The role includes researching using Westlaw and LexisNexis, coordinating intake, preparing demand letters and discovery responses, and organizing case files.

Qualifications

• English fluency including speaking, reading, writing, comprehension
• Licensed attorney in Pakistan or current Bar Council enrollment
• Reliable internet connection and hardware to run MS Office
• Ability to provide licensure or credentials documentation

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Communicate with clients via U.S.-based platforms (Clio, MyCase)
• Coordinate intake and gather initial facts
• Order and follow up on medical, police, or insurance records
• Draft demand letters, motions, and discovery responses
• Organize case files and calendar deadlines
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, depositions, or mediation

Skills

High-level English fluency

Reliable internet

MS Office

Education

Licensed/enrolled advocate or attorney in Pakistan

Current Bar Council enrollment

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Clio

MyCase

Job description

DocketWorks is a legal support platform that connects law firms with vetted International Licensed Attorneys trained on U.S. legal systems, delivering high-quality paralegal services, legal research, client intake support, document preparation, and case management solutions. Our mission is to help law firms reclaim billable hours and scale efficiently by handling the work that slows them down.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, MST, CST, or EST, depending on the law firm's time zone

Employer:

DocketWorks. We pay you, but you will report directly to your U.S. supervising attorney.

Location:

100% remote - Pakistan

Salary and Hours

Note:

All prices listed, and all pay administered, are in U.S. dollars ONLY. An ILA's local currency exchange rate will not affect pay.

Full-Time - 40 hours per week

• $1,350/month during probation
• $1,500/month thereafter

Three-Quarter-Time - 30 hours per week

• $975/month during probation
• $1,125/month thereafter

Half-Time - 20 hours per week

• $650/month during probation
• $750/month thereafter

Quarter-Time - 10 hours per week

• $325/month during probation
• $375/month thereafter

What You'll Be Doing

• Legal research using software like Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Client communication via U.S.-based platforms such as Clio and MyCase
• Intake coordination and initial fact gathering
• Ordering and following up on medical, police, or insurance records
• Drafting demand letters, motions, and discovery responses
• Organizing case files and setting court calendar deadlines
• Helping attorneys prepare for trial, depositions, or mediation

Important:

You are not allowed to give legal advice or act as an attorney in the U.S. This is strictly paralegal work performed under the supervision of a U.S. attorney.

What You Need to Qualify

• Licensed/enrolled advocate or attorney in Pakistan
• Current enrollment with the appropriate Bar Council or other applicable legal regulatory body
• High-level English fluency, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension
• Reliable internet connection with backup
• Laptop or desktop computer with capability to run MS Office and other programs simultaneously without issue
• Smartphone
• Ability to provide documentation verifying your current legal license, enrollment, or professional credentials

Previous US litigation/paralegal experience preferred, but not required.

Training Provided

We provide 100% FREE training in:

U.S. Paralegal Skills -

Legal Practice Area Training, such as:

• Florida Family Law
• Texas Immigration Law

This Is a Stable, Long-Term Opportunity To:

• Build a career with U.S. law firms
• Combine this position with your current local practice, such as working 20 hours with us and 20 hours for yourself, or work with us full-time
• Grow into an internationally experienced legal professional