Senior Paralegal

Remote Employee BPO has an outstanding opportunity for you

Role: Senior Paralegal

Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary

Benefits: HMO plus 2 Free Dependents, P1,500 Rice Allowance, and Night Differential

Work Schedule: 5-day work week, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Philippine Time

Work Setup: Work from Home

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Support & Document Preparation

• Draft simple motions (e.g., Motion for Extension, Motion to Vacate), discovery requests, and related filings.
• Prepare proposed Orders for Federal and Circuit courts on behalf of attorneys.
• Edit, format, and finalize motions, briefs, and pleadings for filing.
• Convert and edit legal documents from PDF to Word as needed.
• Prepare and file Mechanics Liens, Release of Liens, Release of Mortgages, and Annual Reports with the Illinois Secretary of State.
• Record and research documents with the Recorder of Deeds.
• Prepare and manage documents for real estate closings, including closing statements, My-Dec forms, and water bill retrieval.

Court Filing & Case Management

• Docket all ECFs and Circuit Court Orders.
• File all pleadings, appearances, and forms with the appropriate courts (Federal and Circuit).
• Order court reporters and manage deposition scheduling.
• Input case data into Best Case to assist in bankruptcy filings.
• Upload and manage client documents through Chapter 7/11 Trustee portals.

Client Communication

• Act as liaison between attorneys and clients via phone and email.
• Provide clients with copies of orders, pleadings, and important case updates.
• Respond to client billing inquiries and send payment reminders.

Administrative & Billing Support

• Answer incoming phone calls for the firm.
• Enter attorney time and case activity into PCLaw.
• Manage monthly credit card expense entries and reconcile bank statements.
• Generate legal billing and breakdowns for clients.
• Assist with data entry and submission of 401(k) and Cash Balance Plan documents to the Newport Group and IRS.

Document Production & Discovery Support

• Assemble and organize document productions (e.g., Catalogues of Documents, Dropbox links).
• Respond to Citation and Subpoena Riders as part of the discovery process.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role (bankruptcy, litigation, and real estate experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, court filing systems, and document formatting
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with legal software such as Best Case and PCLaw preferred
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

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