Paralegal

(NY/NJ Court)

Temporary Employee, Full-time, Remote, PST Shift
Monthly Net Salary: ₱70,000 to ₱90,000

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Paralegal to support attorneys on active matters in New York and New Jersey. You’ll handle filings, case organization, discovery support, and client/counsel coordination across fast-moving dockets. This is a hands-on, short-term role for someone who can contribute immediately, work independently, and operate confidently within NY/NJ court procedures under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, proof, format, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and exhibits.

  • Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines; maintain litigation checklists and status reports across NY/NJ matters.

  • Coordinate e-filings and service (e.g., NYSCEF/EDDS/eCourts, NJ eCourts).

  • Conduct legal and factual research; compile citations and prepare summaries/chronologies.

  • Prepare discovery binders, exhibit lists, deposition kits, and hearing/closing materials.

  • Liaise with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel; schedule depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

  • Preserve confidentiality; follow firm protocols on privilege, records retention, and data security.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ paralegal experience with demonstrated New York and/or New Jersey court practice support.

  • Working knowledge of NY/NJ filing procedures and rules (e-filing via NYSCEF/EDDS/eCourts and NJ eCourts).

  • Strong command of litigation workflows: document management, discovery, service, and deadline control.

  • Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple matters.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and at least one legal platform (e.g., Clio, PracticePanther, NetDocuments) plus legal research tools (LexisNexis/Westlaw or similar).

  • Able to work remotely during U.S. business hours; dependable internet and a quiet, professional workspace.

  • Authorization to perform paralegal work under attorney supervision for NY/NJ matters (e.g., resident or fully familiar with local court requirements); must not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.

  • Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal Certificate preferred.

  • Notary (NY or NJ), experience in both state and federal courts, experience coordinating process servers and record retrieval vendors preferred.

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