Paralegal (Pooling)
The Back Room Offshoring Inc.About The Back Room
We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a US-based client's legal team. This is a broad, generalist role covering core paralegal functions common across most legal environments -- corporate, litigation, contracts, or general in-house support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently in a remote setup, and experienced with US legal processes, terminology, and documentation standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys or in-house counsel
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts
Organize, maintain, and manage case files, records, and legal databases
Track deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements; manage legal calendars
Assist with contract review, redlining, and tracking key terms/obligations
Prepare and file legal documents with courts, agencies, or regulatory bodies as needed
Support due diligence, compliance documentation, and corporate governance tasks
Coordinate with external counsel, clients, vendors, or other stakeholders
Manage document version control and e-signature/filing workflows
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal and client information
Assist with billing, timekeeping, or matter management as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Legal Management, Political Science, or a related field
Paralegal certification or equivalent formal training is a plus
At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar legal support role
Prior experience supporting a US-based law firm, in-house legal team, or client is strongly preferred
Solid understanding of US legal terminology, documentation standards, and procedures
Working knowledge of legal research and case management tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio, NetDocuments, iManage) is an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setup
Comfortable working US business hours
Nice to Have
Experience in a specific practice area (corporate, litigation, real estate, IP, immigration, etc.) -- not required at this stage, as this role is being scoped broadly
Experience working with an offshore/remote US-based legal team
Familiarity with e-discovery tools or litigation support software
This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.