Paralegal

Pear Tree.

. Progress personal injury files at pace, resolving backlog and prioritizing matters requiring movement over the next 12 months .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 ₱60,000 - ₱80,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury matter management, legal documentation, and court procedures, with strong capabilities in drafting and proofreading legal documents. Proficient in managing a busy caseload independently while maintaining strict calendar control and supporting system migrations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal ExperiencePersonal Injury Matter ManagementLegal Documentation PreparationActionStep Practice ManagementPracticePanther Practice Management

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Hard Skills

Legal DraftingCourt ProceduresBrief PreparationAffidavit PreparationDocument DraftingFile ManagementMedical Record GatheringClient Record ManagementCalendar ControlProofreading

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent WorkTask PrioritizationHigh Agency

Tools & Technologies

PracticePantherActionStep

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryFamily LawWorkers' CompensationDebt RecoveryLegal Aid Panel AdministrationAustralian Legal EnvironmentVictoria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Progress personal injury files at pace, resolving backlog and prioritizing matters requiring movement over the next 12 months
Prepare and assemble comprehensive briefs for barristers to prevent delays in court proceedings
Draft correspondence, file notes, standard legal documents, and gather medical/client records promptly
Maintain strict calendar control, diarizing court deadlines and tracking file status within PracticePanther and ActionStep
Assist with family law matters, affidavit preparation, document drafting, and Legal Aid Panel administration
Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support across criminal, civil, employment, and immigration practice areas
Support the firm's system migration from ActionStep to PracticePanther and assist senior leadership directly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated paralegal experience with a proven track record in personal injury matter management
Strong familiarity with legal documentation, court procedures, and the preparation of barrister briefs
Excellent written English skills with precise attention to detail in legal drafting and proofreading
High agency and ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload, and prioritize urgent tasks without close supervision
Direct experience within an Australian legal environment, ideally Victoria (preferred)
Prior hands-on experience using ActionStep and/or PracticePanther practice management systems (preferred)
Multi-disciplinary exposure covering family law, workers' compensation, debt recovery, or affidavit drafting (preferred)

Benefits

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