Hire a Filipino Legal Assistant. Research, Drafting, and Case Management.
Filipino legal assistants support US, UK, and Australian law firms with document drafting, legal research, case management, client intake, and e-discovery. Hire through RecruitGo with full Philippine labor law compliance, from recruitment through payroll and benefits.
Why Law Firms Hire Legal Assistants From the Philippines
The Philippines has become a major source of legal support talent for English-speaking law firms. The country produces thousands of law graduates annually, many of whom choose legal support careers over bar practice. Combined with near-native English and significantly lower costs, Filipino legal assistants have become a core part of how mid-size and solo law firms scale.
Many Filipino legal assistants hold LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degrees or have completed paralegal certification programs. They understand legal concepts, terminology, and document structures at a professional level. Some have passed the Philippine bar exam but choose remote legal support roles for international firms.
Legal work demands precise written English. Filipino legal assistants draft correspondence, prepare legal documents, summarize case law, and communicate with clients in fluent American or British English. The Philippines' common law legal education means they understand legal writing conventions that common law firms expect.
A mid-level Filipino legal assistant costs $750 to $1,200/month. The equivalent US paralegal costs $4,500 to $5,500. After mandatory benefits, total employer cost is approximately 121% of base salary. For solo practitioners and small firms, this is the difference between having legal support and not having it.
Legal assistants handle sensitive client information, privileged communications, and confidential case details daily. Filipino legal professionals are trained in confidentiality protocols. When employed through RecruitGo, enforceable NDA and confidentiality clauses are part of the employment contract from day one.
Legal Assistant Cost Comparison by Country
Select a market to see monthly salary ranges by experience level, hourly rates, and cost savings compared to US hiring.
Strong pipeline of law graduates and paralegal-trained professionals who support US, UK, and Australian law firms remotely. English fluency and familiarity with common law concepts make Filipino legal assistants effective from day one.
What Can a Filipino Legal Assistant Handle?
Legal assistants work under the supervision of your attorneys or paralegals. They handle the administrative and substantive support work that keeps a law practice running.
EOR-Employed Legal Assistant vs Freelance Contractor
Legal assistants handle privileged communications, confidential client data, court filings, and sensitive case information. Proper employment provides enforceable confidentiality protections.
| Comparison | EOR-Employed (RecruitGo) | Freelance / Direct Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Employment status | Fully employed with local contract | Independent contractor (often misclassified) |
| Social security | SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG all covered | None. Your liability if reclassified |
| 13th month pay | Calculated and paid by EOR | Not applicable (but legally required if deemed employed) |
| Income tax | Withheld and remitted by EOR | Assistant's responsibility (often not filed) |
| Attorney-client privilege | Enforceable NDA and confidentiality clauses in employment contract | Freelance NDA has limited cross-border enforceability |
| Client data security | Governed by Philippine Data Privacy Act + employment terms | Minimal enforceable data protection for foreign employers |
| Case management access | Controlled via employment terms. Offboarding includes full access revocation | No enforceable access control after contract ends |
| Termination protection | Managed per Philippine labor law with proper due process | No protection. Risk of DOLE complaints |
| Your legal risk | Zero. EOR bears employer liability | Full. You may be deemed the employer |
Hire Your Legal Assistant in 3 Steps
Share your practice area (family law, personal injury, corporate, immigration, estate planning, litigation, etc.), the tasks you want to delegate, tools you use (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, Westlaw, LexisNexis), and timezone requirements.
We assess each candidate on: legal writing ability (sample memo in your practice area), research proficiency (case law lookup exercise), document drafting accuracy, English communication, and practice management software proficiency. You receive 2 to 3 candidates with writing samples and video introductions.
Select your legal assistant. We sign the local employment contract (including enforceable NDA and confidentiality clauses), register them with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, and coordinate secure access to your case management and document systems.
Hire Legal Assistants From Other Countries Too
The Philippines is our primary market for legal assistants, but we also source from these countries based on your legal system, timezone, and budget.
Hiring a Legal Assistant
Frequently asked questions about hiring Filipino legal assistants through RecruitGo.
Filipino legal assistants range from $500 to $1,800/month depending on experience and qualifications. Entry-level assistants (administrative legal support, filing, scheduling) cost $500 to $750. Experienced assistants (document drafting, case management, legal research) cost $750 to $1,200. Senior paralegals (substantive legal work, discovery, trial preparation) cost $1,200 to $1,800+. The equivalent US paralegal costs $3,800 to $5,800/month.
A legal assistant focuses primarily on administrative and clerical legal tasks: filing, scheduling, document formatting, client intake, and correspondence. A paralegal performs substantive legal work under attorney supervision: legal research, case analysis, document drafting, discovery management, and trial preparation. Many Filipino candidates can perform both roles.
The Philippine legal system is heavily influenced by the US common law tradition. Filipino law graduates study constitutional law, civil procedure, contracts, torts, and other subjects familiar to US-trained attorneys. Many have years of experience supporting US law firms remotely.
When hired through RecruitGo, your legal assistant is bound by a Philippine employment contract with enforceable NDA and confidentiality clauses aligned with your firm's privilege obligations. We recommend role-based access controls, VPN, encrypted communication, and clear data handling protocols.
Family law, personal injury, corporate and business law, immigration, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. We match candidates to your specific practice area during the hiring brief.
Common tools include Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, Smokeball for practice management. Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase for research. NetDocuments, iManage for document management. Relativity and Logikcull for e-discovery.
We present 2 to 3 vetted candidates within 48 hours. From brief to fully employed legal assistant, the process takes 3 to 7 business days. For senior paralegal roles or specialized practice areas, sourcing may take an additional few days.
