Remote Paralegal (U.S. Accounting and Tax)

Location: Remote from the Philippines; based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, and available full-time during U.S. Pacific Time hours.

Company

U.S.-based accounting and tax firm providing accounting, taxation, business compliance, and related professional services.

What you will do

• Provide legal and administrative support for U.S. accounting, taxation, and business compliance matters.
• Draft, review, proofread, and organize correspondence, agreements, resolutions, authorizations, and other business documents.
• Assist with business registrations, entity formation, annual filings, corporate records, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and help prepare responses to IRS, state tax agency, and government correspondence.
• Review client documents, coordinate with clients and professional stakeholders, and track deadlines, follow-ups, and outstanding requirements.
• Maintain confidential electronic records and prepare summaries, reports, trackers, and internal documentation using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent law degree.
• Licensed attorney and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant legal, paralegal, compliance, tax, or accounting-firm experience.
• Previous experience supporting a U.S. accounting, tax, or professional services firm.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax documents, IRS correspondence, business entities, or regulatory filings.
• Excellent written and spoken English, strong legal research, drafting, proofreading, and document-review skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, assignments, and deadlines; work independently with minimal supervision; and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; ability to quickly learn accounting, tax, document-management, and client-management systems.
• Reliable computer, stable internet connection, professional remote workspace, and availability to work full-time during U.S. Pacific Time hours.

Nice to have

• Experience working with U.S. CPAs, accountants, enrolled agents, or tax attorneys.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state tax procedures.
• Experience handling IRS notices, entity formation documents, corporate records, or compliance filings.
• Knowledge of U.S. business entities, including LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Experience using tax, accounting, legal, or practice-management software.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive monthly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based and annual bonuses.
• Professional development and long-term growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative remote work environment.
• Long-term opportunity with a U.S.-based accounting and tax firm.
• This is a legal-support position; the role does not include independent U.S. legal advice, client representation, or activities requiring admission to a U.S. state bar unless appropriately licensed and authorized.