OPEN FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Position : Paralegal
Working Hours : Monday to Friday 11AM to 7PM New Zealand Time (6AM to 2PM Manila time)
Salary Range : 800 - 1,200 USD
About the company:
We are a leading property law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in conveyancing, property transactions, and related legal services. We make the legal process for buying, selling, and refinancing property simple for millennials in New Zealand.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. This is a full-time position, and the candidate must be available to work during New Zealand business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Tasks
- Conveyancing Support: Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents related to property transactions, including contracts, deeds, and settlement statements.
- Document Review: Examine legal documents for accuracy and compliance with New Zealand property.
- Client Communication: Draft and review legal correspondence, including emails and letters, to clients and opposing counsel.
- Case Management: Maintain an organized case management system, ensuring all documents, timelines, and correspondence are up-to-date.
Non-Legal Tasks
- Email Management: Sort, categorize, and respond to client and internal emails in a timely manner.
- Scheduling: Coordinate and manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines using digital calendars.
- Document Formatting: Use Canva to create and format presentations, brochures, and other non-legal documents.
- Data Entry: Input client and case information into Google Sheets and other databases.
- File Management: Organize and manage digital files using Google Drive/OneDrive.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in property law.
- Comprehensive English skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be available to work New Zealand business hours.
Must have:
- Required software proficiency on the following:
- ConveyIt
- Pipedrive
- Xero
- Google Forms
- Google Sheets
- Canva
- Google Drive/OneDrive
- Asana
- Monday
Training:
Training in ConveyIt and specialized tasks related to property law will be provided to the selected candidate.