Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote - Philippines)

About Notmod

Notmod (Not Modern) places experienced remote professionals with U.S. law firms and professional firms. 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 run the administrative backbone of the firm.

• Open, index, maintain, and close matter files
• Enter conflict check data and maintain firm records
• Scan, name, index, and file incoming documents, mail, and e-fax
• Support timekeeping, billing entry, and invoice preparation
• Maintain records retention and destruction schedules
• Coordinate supplies, subscriptions, and vendor accounts

Minimum Requirements — All Positions

These requirements are not negotiable. Applications that do not meet every one of them will not be considered.

• 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

• Legal billing and timekeeping systems
• Records management and retention practice
• High-volume document processing experience

Compensation and Engagement

PHP ₱312 to ₱1,248 per hour, set by role, 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 bar license in any U.S. state are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.