[Hiring] Legal Assistant @PEARL GmbH

PEARL GmbH is Hiring a Remote Legal Assistant!

Date: August 29, 2024
Salary: Up to $1,500 per month
Location: Philippines

About PEARL

PEARL GmbH connects top talent from around the world with US and EU-based startups. We specialize in pairing ambitious professionals with companies that are committed to fostering long-term growth. Our candidates benefit from exclusive upskilling opportunities, enabling quicker promotions in their new roles. We collaborate only with employers who seek full-time hires to continuously mentor and promote.

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About the Job

Role: Legal Assistant
Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Salary Range: Up to $1,500 per month (dependent on skills and experience)

About the Role

The Legal Assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations across various business functions. This includes executive support, legal assistance, project management, and sales operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Manage the executive’s calendar, handle email correspondence, prioritize tasks, and schedule meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Ad-hoc executive admin support
  • Building up SOPs/internal Wiki / Repository
  • Documentation for Exec and Team (Client-Work)
• Legal Assistance: Conduct legal research, draft and proofread documents such as NDAs and contracts, and coordinate with internal/external legal counsel.
• Paralegal Duties: Maintain and organize legal files, assist with case management, and monitor deadlines for filings.
• Project Management: Track project timelines, organize tasks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Sales Support: Follow up with leads, assist with client communications, and manage back-end sales tasks.
• Operational Support: Assist with event and meeting coordination, perform market research, and manage administrative tasks.

Immediate Tasks for Week 1

• Orientation and introduction to the executive's daily schedule and communication preferences.
• Begin managing the calendar and scheduling tasks.
• Review existing legal documents and familiarize with contract management systems.
• Assist with organizing and updating ongoing case files.
• Coordinate follow-up communications with leads and clients.

Requirements

• Experience: Paralegal or legal support experience is non-negotiable. Background in project management or business operations is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Trello/Asana for project management, DocuSign for digital document handling, and Slack for communication.
• Legal Research: Familiarity with legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and client-facing experience.
• Tech-Savvy: Preferably with experience in tech or startup environments and familiar with AI-driven tools.
• Communication: Strong, accent-neutral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across business units and with clients.

Benefits

• Fully remote position - work from anywhere!
• Competitive net salary, with the opportunity to be paid above the median market rate.
• Invaluable access to a network of global industry leaders, paving the way for rapid career growth.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Access to learning and development resources for continuous growth and improvement.