Remote Paralegal – U.S./PH Legal Support (Night Shift)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Career Team is seeking a Philippines-based Paralegal to support our Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel. This role will back both U.S.

and Philippines operations by managing contract workflows, maintaining compliance records, and providing high-quality legal and administrative support under attorney supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and 3+ years of experience, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate; a law degree or legal studies background is a plus but not required.
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar legal support role.
• Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).
• Experience or formal education related to U.S. law is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with U.S. corporate compliance, contracts, or tax filings preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review, redlining, and management of contracts relating to U.S. operations, including federal and state grant programs, under attorney direction.
• Maintain the contract management system, including tracking key dates, renewals, and deliverables.
• Support compliance monitoring and help prepare compliance reports and documentation.
• Draft and maintain internal policies and procedures for U.S. operations for attorney review.
• Track filing deadlines and assist with U.S. tax compliance documentation (income, sales, unemployment, employer withholding, etc.).
• Prepare and submit registrations, permits, annual reports, and other corporate compliance filings.
• Coordinate with brokers and internal stakeholders regarding insurance coverage documentation for U.S. entities.
• Assist with document collection, organization, and fact-gathering for internal investigations.
• Assist with document collection and obtaining required signatures in connection with procurements and proposals.
• Monitor and manage legal department tasks and requests through the organization’s ticketing or workflow management system, ensuring timely responses, appropriate assignment, follow-ups and closure.
• Provide general litigation and corporate legal support as assigned by an attorney.

Skills

Paralegal experience

English communication

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Career Team is seeking a Philippines-based Paralegal to support our Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel. This role will back both U.S.

and Philippines operations by managing contract workflows, maintaining compliance records, and providing high-quality legal and administrative support under attorney supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and 3+ years of experience, with strong English communication.