Hire a Legal Assistant to Ensure Procedural Accuracy
Find experienced Legal Assistants who keep your contracts clean and your operations compliant. Not just document handlers, but proactive risk managers.
Save up to 65% on talent costs.
Why Should You Hire a Legal Assistant with Penbrothers
Overview of the Role
Your Legal Assistant keeps your contracts airtight and your filings on track. They think proactively about compliance, documentation workflows, and risk exposure. But they also handle the daily grind of legal research, document prep, and deadline management. Not just assistants. Operational protectors.
Candidate Skillset
They know how to draft NDAs, redline contracts, and manage legal calendars. They’re fluent in case management software, regulatory databases, and e-filing systems. But here’s what sets them apart: they anticipate legal needs before they surface, communicate clearly under pressure, and keep things airtight in fast-moving environments. Experience supporting in-house counsel, external firms, or compliance-heavy teams where precision matters.
- Contract Review & Preparation
- Regulatory & Compliance Tracking
- Legal Research & Memo Drafting
- Stakeholder Communication
- Case File Organization
- Calendar and Docket Management
How We Vet Legal Assistant Candidates
We don’t just verify legal education and experience. Every Legal Assistant candidate completes real legal support tasks that demonstrate their ability to assist attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client communication while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Every candidate typically goes through validated skills assessments powered by TestGorilla:
- Legal Terminology: Evaluates understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and documentation requirements;
- Legal Research: Tests ability to locate relevant case law, statutes, and legal precedents effectively;
- Attention to Detail (Textual): Measures precision in legal document preparation and case file management;
- Communication: Assesses professional client interaction and legal correspondence skills.
We seamlessly integrate your custom tests, legal research challenges, or practice area-specific evaluations into our vetting process. Whether using our standard assessments or your specialized requirements, only candidates who demonstrate genuine expertise make it through our evaluation.
Ways They'll Collaborate with and Make an Impact on Your Team
Your Legal Assistant becomes the nerve center of your legal operations. Attorneys need airtight documentation. Clients need timely updates. Compliance teams need fast, accurate research. They understand how legal support ties directly to risk reduction and operational efficiency. They’ll work with your team to keep everything moving, organized, and defensible.
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Hire an Experienced Legal Assistant in the Philippines
Whether you're hiring your first Legal Assistant or expanding your in-house legal support, we offer three levels of expertise.
Junior Legal Assistant
- Prepares legal documents
- Organizes case files
- Schedules meetings
- Conducts basic research
- Handles admin support
| Years of Experience | 3 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $1,858 |
Mid-Level Legal Assistant
- Drafts legal correspondence
- Supports contract prep
- Tracks case documents
- Liaises with counsel
- Maintains compliance
| Years of Experience | 5 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $2,180 |
Senior Legal Assistant
- Leads case workflows
- Reviews contracts
- Guides junior staff
- Coordinates legal ops
- Drives compliance
| Years of Experience | 9 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $2,502 |
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Hypercare Onboarding Experience
We go beyond placement. From Day 1 to Day 180, we provide structure, check-ins, and support to ensure success for both you and your new hire.
How it works
Discovery Call
Let’s understand your goals, timelines, and the kind of talent you need.
Solution Presentation
We present a custom setup with the roles and structure to build your remote team.
Find and Hire
We source, screen, and present top candidates from our curated pool of Filipino professionals. You choose who fits best, we handle the rest.
Hypercare Onboarding
Once hired, we stay involved. From Day 1 to Day 180, our team supports onboarding, engagement, and early success.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the vetting process take?
Our complete scouting and vetting process takes up to 30 days. This includes sourcing, rigorous screening, skills assessments, and client interviews to ensure the best candidate fit for your team.
What is the Penbrothers Hypercare Framework?
Hypercare is our 90-day post-hire support program. It ensures seamless onboarding, proactive check-ins, performance tracking, and structured feedback loops to set up your offshore team for long-term success.
What kinds of roles do you specialize in?
We specialize in building offshore teams across tech, product, design, marketing, finance, and customer support. Our approach is tailored to each client’s operational needs and growth stage.
Do I need to set up a local entity in the Philippines?
No need. Penbrothers serves as your local employment and compliance partner, so you can legally and efficiently hire full-time offshore staff without setting up a legal entity.
What timezone will my offshore team work in?
Our offshore teams can work in your timezone, Philippine business hours, or a hybrid setup depending on the role and your operational requirements.
Start Building Your Legal Support Team Today
Reliable legal professionals are within reach. With Penbrothers, you get detail-oriented Filipino Legal Assistants skilled in compliance and case management for lasting impact.
