Paralegal Assistant

at  MCI Careers

LOCATION: Pampanga, PH POSITION OVERVIEW:
Job Title: Paralegal Assistant
Job Type: Full - Time
Location: Philippines
MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.
We are seeking a Paralegal Assistant who will provide essential support to attorneys and paralegals in a law firm or legal department. The role will involve a variety of administrative, research, and clerical tasks to facilitate the efficient operation of legal processes and client services. You will assist with case management, document preparation, legal research, and client communication under the supervision of licensed attorneys and senior paralegals.
To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It’s not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and correspondence, using word processing and legal software.
• Format, proofread, and edit legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.
• Assist with case file organization, maintenance, and documentation, including indexing, filing, and retrieval of legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings, document service, and delivery of legal notices, subpoenas, and discovery requests as directed by attorneys and paralegals.
• Conduct legal research using online databases, case law libraries, and other resources to gather relevant statutes, regulations, and precedent for case preparation and strategy.
• Summarize and analyze legal authorities, opinions, and findings to assist attorneys and paralegals in case evaluation, argument development, and client representation.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties, managing communication, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Provide responsive and professional assistance to clients, addressing inquiries, providing status updates, and conveying attorney instructions and legal advice as appropriate.
• Assist with calendar management, scheduling, and deadline tracking for attorney assignments, court appearances, and case-related events.
• Prepare expense reports, time entries, and billing statements for client invoicing and accounting purposes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information, case details, and privileged communications in accordance with ethical standards and attorney-client privilege.
• Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements, including court rules, filing deadlines, and document retention policies.