Legal Assistant (Remote - Philippines)

About Notmod

Modern talent. Lasting connections. Notmod (Not Modern) builds elite remote teams for U.S. law firms, and we engage seasoned legal professionals only: people with deep U.S. law firm experience, fluent English, and a real commitment to a long-term career in the U.S. legal industry. We use modern tools, but we work the old-fashioned way: fair pay, honest communication, long-term relationships, and real human connection.

Every Nodder starts with two weeks of paid training, at a training rate, at a California law firm, working with U.S. attorneys and staff in a real practice. After training, Nodders are placed long term with U.S. firms that are Notmod clients. You will work directly with U.S. attorneys and staff on live client matters, on U.S. business hours, from your own professional home office.

The Role

You will carry the day-to-day production work that keeps matters moving.

• Support client intake, conflict checks, and new matter setup
• Assemble documents from firm templates and prepare drafts for attorney review
• Submit and track records requests, orders, and vendor requests
• Prepare exhibits, binders, and closing sets
• Maintain matter files, chronologies, and contact records
• Provide status updates to clients under attorney direction

Minimum Requirements — All Positions

We engage experienced professionals only. Every Nodder meets every one of these standards, and applications that do not meet all of them will not move forward.

• Five or more years of experience working for a U.S.-based law firm
• Three or more years working U.S. business hours
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• A professional, private, quiet home office
• A primary internet connection plus a separate backup internet connection
• A backup power source capable of covering a full shift
• A laptop less than five years old

Preferred

• Estate planning or probate document assembly experience
• Experience with records retrieval and subpoena vendors
• Document automation tools

Compensation and Engagement

₱319 to ₱574 per hour (approximately US$5.00 to US$9.00), set by prior experience and scope of responsibility. Independent contractor engagement with Not Modern, long-term, paid every two weeks with annual raises, beginning with the paid two-week training placement (paid at a training rate) and working U.S. Pacific business hours.

Applicants holding an active license to practice law in any U.S. state are strongly encouraged to apply. Licensed candidates are considered at ₱765 to ₱2,231 per hour (approximately US$12.00 to US$35.00).

Your Path with Notmod

1. Apply. A real person reviews every application, and there is never a fee to apply.
2. Video introduction. Record a short one-way video interview on your own schedule so we can hear your experience in your own words.
3. Introductory call. We talk through your background, your goals, and the kind of firm where you will do your best work.
4. Matching and vetting. We match your skills and working style to a U.S. firm and prepare you to interview.
5. Interviews and placement. You interview directly with the firm, and we handle the logistics.
6. Ongoing support. After paid training and placement, you join the Raft, our community of Nodders, and we stay in your corner with regular check-ins and real support.

How to Apply

Apply through this posting with an English-language resume. In your note, identify the U.S. law firms you have supported, the years you worked U.S. business hours, and your current internet, backup power, and equipment setup.

Not Modern considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.