Real Estate Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

  • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • 13-15 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Job Title: Law / Gen Council Admin

Job Code: LAWGHC

Job Type: Full-Time

Rate: $13+/Hour (Depending on experience)


Job Overview:

We’re looking for a Legal & Compliance Operations Specialist who thrives on bringing order to complexity. This role goes far beyond paperwork. It’s about being the backbone of legal, real estate, and compliance operations, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. From eviction filings and contract deadlines to compliance submissions and licensing, you’ll be the steady hand that keeps high-stakes processes on track.

If you’re detail-driven, proactive, and take pride in creating structure where others see chaos—and you can balance precision with professionalism under pressure, you’ll excel here. This is a role where your reliability and accuracy directly protect the business and help leadership move forward with confidence.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Prepaid Healthcare Card worth up to $1,000 USD—because your well-being matters!
  • Work from anywhere in the Philippines—your life, your location, your freedom.
  • Higher-than-average rate, plus quarterly bonuses based on your performance.
  • Generous time off— 5 PTO days after 6 months + 5 days after 1 year.
  • A tight-knit, purpose-driven Filipino community where you're seen, supported, and celebrated!


Core Responsibilities:

  • Legal Support & Filings
    • Prepare and file eviction proceedings and tenant collection cases with accuracy and speed.
    • Maintain supporting documentation, timelines, and correspondence to keep cases moving smoothly.
    • Provide structured, reliable support to General Counsel on legal and compliance matters.
  • Real Estate Transactions
    • Assist with due diligence, document prep, and transaction coordination for real estate deals.
    • Monitor deadlines and ensure contracts and agreements are executed without delays or errors.
  • Hospitality & Compliance Administration
    • Oversee compliance requirements for liquor licenses and other regulatory filings.
    • Coordinate principal requirements such as fingerprinting, background checks, and licensing forms.
    • Keep compliance records organized and ensure every submission meets its deadline.
  • Administrative & Operational Support
  • Sit in on calls to capture detailed notes, action items, and follow-ups.
  • Manage paperwork, forms, and workflows to streamline operations across legal, real estate, and hospitality.
  • Provide project management support to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.


Non-Negotiables:

  • At least 1.5 years experience working for a Law Firm.
  • Experience preparing and filing legal documents (evictions, collections, compliance filings) with a background in Property Management.
  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage documents, deadlines, and records accurately.
  • Solid knowledge of compliance processes and regulatory requirements (licensing, filings, etc.).
  • Ability to provide structured and reliable support to legal counsel and senior leadership.
  • Strong administrative skills: note-taking, task tracking, and workflow management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.


Nice to Haves:

  • Experience supporting real estate transactions (due diligence, contracts, coordination).
  • Familiarity with hospitality compliance processes such as liquor licensing.
  • Previous experience supporting a General Counsel or in-house legal team.
  • Knowledge of project management tools (Asana, Trello, ClickUp, etc.).
  • Exposure to multi-state or multi-jurisdiction compliance.
  • Flexibility to take on ad hoc operational and administrative projects.


Tech Stack:

  • AppFolio and other investor management software
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency preferred)