Virtual Assistant – Litigation Paralegal, Employment Law

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. Manage core litigation support, document drafting, case management, and the full discovery lifecycle .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full discovery lifecycle and litigation support, with a strong focus on Employment Law and compliance with court rules. Proficient in drafting legal documents and managing case schedules while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceEmployment Law ExpertiseCM/ECF ProficiencyCase Management SoftwareLegal Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Document DraftingCase ManagementDiscovery Lifecycle ManagementLegal WritingCourt FilingsInterrogatories PreparationRequests for ProductionRequests for AdmissionTrial PreparationE-Filing Systems

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDocument Management SystemsCase Management SoftwareE-Filing Portals

Industry Keywords

Employment LawDiscriminationHarassmentWage and HourWrongful TerminationLitigation Civil ProcedureEEOCState Fair Employment PracticesCourt RulesTrial Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage core litigation support, document drafting, case management, and the full discovery lifecycle
Work closely with attorneys to manage employment law cases from initial intake through trial preparation
Handle state and federal court filings
Draft legal pleadings and discovery requests
Maintain master case schedules
Ensure strict compliance with court rules and deadlines
Draft complaints, answers, motions, subpoenas, notices, and proposed orders
Prepare discovery requests and responses, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission
Draft administrative filings and charge responses for employment agencies such as EEOC and state fair employment practices agencies
Prepare, format, and file legal documents electronically in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and local e-filing portals
Review local court rules, standing orders, and judges' guidelines
Maintain master case calendars tracking litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery cut-offs, and filing windows
Organize and maintain digital case files, index pleadings, and track case milestones
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, co-counsel, and court clerks regarding case logistics and scheduling
Organize, review, and analyze document productions, personnel files, wage/hour records, and email communications
Assist with deposition preparation by compiling exhibit binders, drafting deposition summaries, and tracking transcript logs
Prepare trial materials, trial exhibit lists, witness lists, and pre-trial disclosures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal, with direct background in Employment Law (e.g., discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination)
Proficient in state and federal court e-filing systems (CM/ECF) and knowledge of litigation civil procedure rules
Advanced proficiency with case management software, document management systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Exceptional written and spoken English skills
Precise legal writing and editing capability
Outstanding attention to detail
Proven ability to manage complex discovery sets and multiple trial deadlines simultaneously